H7495

Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.

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Rhode Island H7495 allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security expenses, including home and office security systems.

Rhode Island H7495, known as the Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act, authorizes the use of campaign funds for security-related expenses. This includes home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. The act limits the use of campaign funds to $10,000 per individual and prohibits using these funds for firearms, payments to family members, or unrelated home improvements.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence