Vermont S0158 proposes to limit contributions to independent expenditure-only political committees.

Vermont S0158 amends the state's campaign finance laws to place limits on contributions to independent expenditure-only political committees. The bill sets a maximum contribution limit of $5,000.00 from a single source, political committee, or political party. It also establishes contribution limits for candidates for various state offices, political committees, and political parties. The act aims to address concerns about undue influence from powerful economic forces on elections, asserting a substantial relation between contribution limitations and anticorruption efforts.

Vermont S0158 proposes to limit contributions to independent expenditure-only political committees.

Vermont S0158 amends the state's campaign finance laws to place limits on contributions to independent expenditure-only political committees. The bill sets a maximum contribution limit of $5,000.00 from a single source, political committee, or political party. It also establishes contribution limits for candidates for various state offices, political committees, and political parties. The act aims to address concerns about undue influence from powerful economic forces on elections, asserting a substantial relation between contribution limitations and anticorruption efforts.