LD9

An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Disclosure

Complete·6/3/25

Campaign finance disclosure law updates in Maine.

This bill updates Maine's campaign finance disclosure laws. It defines "public communication" to clarify which types of communications must disclose the person who financed the communication. It requires the filing of independent expenditure reports with the commission. It mandates that websites of candidates or political committees identify the person who financed the website. It requires text messages advocating for or against a ballot question to disclose the name of the person who financed the messages.

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

11:31 AM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

11:15 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.