Maryland HB157 modifies election law to clarify rules for exploratory committees, including their funding and permissible activities.

Maryland HB157 amends the state's election law to redefine and regulate exploratory committees. These committees, established by potential candidates to assess their viability for public office, are exempt from contribution limits. The bill outlines permissible activities, such as conducting surveys, direct mailings, and other communications to potential voters. It also mandates that any equipment purchases by an authorized candidate campaign committee from an exploratory committee must be at fair market value.

Maryland HB157 modifies election law to clarify rules for exploratory committees, including their funding and permissible activities.

Maryland HB157 amends the state's election law to redefine and regulate exploratory committees. These committees, established by potential candidates to assess their viability for public office, are exempt from contribution limits. The bill outlines permissible activities, such as conducting surveys, direct mailings, and other communications to potential voters. It also mandates that any equipment purchases by an authorized candidate campaign committee from an exploratory committee must be at fair market value.