HB542

In the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth; in primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, for organization of political committees, treasurer and assistant treasurer and records of candidate and committees, for registration and for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, providing for limitations on certain contributions, further providing for residual funds, for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations, for advertising and for reports by business entities and publication by Secretary of the Commonwealth and providing for independent expenditures and for independent expenditure evaluation; and providing for corporate political accountability.

Introduced·2/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB542 amends election laws to regulate political contributions and expenditures by individuals, corporations, and political committees.

Pennsylvania HB542 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to regulate political contributions and expenditures by individuals, corporations, and political committees. It sets limits on contributions from individuals and political action committees to candidates for various offices. The bill also mandates that corporations seek shareholder approval for political expenditures over $10,000 and requires them to report political activities.

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State Government Committee
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History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Referred to State Government