House District 3

Representative Anne McGihon
CORPORATIONS AND LLCS UNDER THE FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT

CORPORATIONS AND LLCS UNDER THE FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT

Bill Number

HB05-1332

Bill Originated

House

Bill Sponsors

Anne McGihon

Bill Status

Although it passed both the House and Senate, Governor Owens vetoed the bill on May 31, 2005.

Bill Summary

HB 1332 provides meaningful campaign finance reform through better reporting of contributions from corporations and limited liability companies. Specifically, it strengthens the Fair Campaign Practices Act by: * expanding the definition of "corporation" to include nonprofits and organizations incorporated under the laws of another state or foreign country; * prohibiting a limited liability company (LLC) from contributing to a candidate committee, small donor committee, political party, or political committee if any member of the LLC is prohibited from making such a contribution; and * prohibiting an LLC from contributing to a candidate committee, small donor committee, or political party if the LLC has elected to be treated as a corporation by the Internal Revenue Service or the shares of the LLC are publicly traded.