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HB 1690 Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; unlawful conversion of campaign contributions to personal use.

Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; unlawful conversion of campaign contributions to personal use; penalty. Prohibits any candidate from converting any contributed moneys, securities, or like intangible personal property to his personal use or the personal use of a member of his immediate family. The bill provides that a contribution is considered to have been converted to personal use if the contribution, in whole or in part, is used to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense of the candidate or member of his immediate family that would exist irrespective of the candidate's duties as a candidate or public office holder. Such commitments, obligations, or expenses include a home mortgage, rent, or utility payment; a noncampaign-related automobile expense; a vacation or other noncampaign-related trip; or a clothing purchase. Personal use does not include the ordinary and accepted expenses related to campaigning or holding elective office. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.


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