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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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Requires the fair campaign code to require campaign literature and other mass media identify the person, political party or committee authorizing such media
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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BILL NUMBER:S2558
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to media identification requirements in the fair campaign code
Purpose
To necessitate the fair campaign code to require campaign literature and other mass media to identify the person, political party or committee authorizing such media.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 3-106 of the election law.
Justification
Requiring that all campaign literature, media advertisements or broadcasts, public speeches, press releases and other writing shall identify the person, political party or committee authorizing such material will promote a more transparent election process.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
One hundred eightieth day after becoming law with provisions.
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