Rhode Island H7450 amends campaign finance laws to prohibit self-dealing with committee funds and donations made in fictitious names.
Rhode Island H7450 amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures. It prohibits self-dealing by controlling persons of contributions or donations received by a committee, including using funds for personal benefit. It also prohibits donations made in fictitious names and requires disclosure of donors for certain transfers or payments. The bill defines terms such as "self-dealing," "independent expenditure," and "covered transfer." It sets contribution limits and requires reporting of contributions and expenditures by candidates and political committees.
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