SB529

Revise campaign finance laws to limit certain tax-exempt organization contributions

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB529 limits contributions from certain tax-exempt organizations to political committees and candidates.

Montana SB529 revises campaign finance laws to restrict contributions from tax-exempt organizations. It prohibits tax-exempt entities from contributing more than $2,500 to political committees or joint fundraising committees. The bill also bans contributions from tax-exempt entities that received donations from foreign nationals in the past four years. Violations result in civil penalties. This act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in Montana elections.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) State Administration--To Table

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) State Administration