Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 454 — An Act limiting political spending by foreign-influenced corporations

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5026

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5026

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2021 from 12:00 PM-04:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 454 do?
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
Who sponsors S 454?
S 454 is sponsored by Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 454?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 454?
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