Signed by Governor Tina Kotek

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a cap on campaign contributions from all groups, including limiting individuals to giving candidates $3,300 per election in Oregon.

Highlights:

• Establishes political campaign contribution limits applicable to candidates, political committees and membership organizations (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes local governments to establish lower limits for local elections (Sec. 1). 

• Requires specified persons to report the original sources of funds used to pay for candidate campaign independent expenditures (Sec. 1). 

• Requires specified persons to report the original sources of funds used to pay for candidate campaign independent expenditures (Sec. 1). 

• Exempts requirements for donations that are under $5000 (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the disclosure of specified information on certain political advertising (Sec. 1). 

• Requires public office incumbents who intend to seek reelection to file nominating petitions or declarations of candidacy at least seven days prior to the filing deadline applicable to nonincumbents (Sec. 1). 

• Amends statutes concerning penalties to ensure compliance with the new campaign finance and disclosure requirements (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a cap on campaign contributions from all groups, including limiting individuals to giving candidates $3,300 per election in Oregon.

Highlights:

• Establishes political campaign contribution limits applicable to candidates, political committees and membership organizations (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes local governments to establish lower limits for local elections (Sec. 1). 

• Requires specified persons to report the original sources of funds used to pay for candidate campaign independent expenditures (Sec. 1). 

• Requires specified persons to report the original sources of funds used to pay for candidate campaign independent expenditures (Sec. 1). 

• Exempts requirements for donations that are under $5000 (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the disclosure of specified information on certain political advertising (Sec. 1). 

• Requires public office incumbents who intend to seek reelection to file nominating petitions or declarations of candidacy at least seven days prior to the filing deadline applicable to nonincumbents (Sec. 1). 

• Amends statutes concerning penalties to ensure compliance with the new campaign finance and disclosure requirements (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text