MD HB41 | 2020 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB491

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-02-14 - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the chairman or vice chairman of the State Board of Elections to seek injunctive relief against a violation of the campaign finance laws; repealing the authority of the Secretary of State to seek an immediate injunction against a violation of the campaign finance laws; and authorizing a candidate to seek injunctive relief against violations of the campaign finance laws by a person required to file a certain independent expenditure report or a person required to file a certain electioneering communication report.

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Title

Election Law - Campaign Finance Violations - Injunctive Relief

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-14HouseUnfavorable Report by Ways and Means
2020-01-07HouseHearing 1/16 at 1:30 p.m.
2020-01-08HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means
2019-10-15HousePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB41 (Carry Over) 2020-02-14 - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Election Law13605(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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