HB 172 -- USE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (Leake)

This bill allows a campaign committee, upon the death of the
candidate, former candidate, or elected official, to use
campaign contributions for the purpose of making an
unconditional gift to a fund established for the benefit of the
deceased's spouse and children.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 172 -- USE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

SPONSOR:  Leake

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on  Elections by a vote of 15 to 0.

This bill allows a campaign committee, upon the death of the
candidate, former candidate, or elected official, to use
campaign contributions for the purpose of making an
unconditional gift to a fund established for the benefit of the
deceased's spouse and children.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill is in response to the
death of Representative Sears.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Leake.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Martin Romitti, Research Analyst

HB 172 -- Use of Campaign Contributions

Sponsor:  Leake

This bill allows a campaign committee, upon the death of the
candidate, former candidate, or elected official, to use
campaign contributions for the purpose of making an
unconditional gift to a fund established for the benefit of the
deceased's spouse and children.