S.2916

Improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions

Chamber Passed·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Enhances campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions in Massachusetts.

The bill improves campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions in Massachusetts by requiring more detailed financial disclosures. It mandates that statewide ballot question committees report contributions and expenditures more frequently and in greater detail. The bill also prohibits payments contingent on the number of signatures collected for initiative or referendum petitions, except for incentive bonuses. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in the financing of statewide ballot questions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 149–0 · Jul 1
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

149 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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History

Jul 23

House

House insisted on its amendment

Jul 23

House

Committee of conference appointed - (Hunt-Peisch-Frost), in concurrence

Jul 20

Senate

Rules suspended