Signed by Governor Phil Murphy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that establishes the "Elections Transparency Act" to require reporting of campaign contributions over $200 and increase campaign contribution limits among other provisions.

Highlights:

• Requires reporting of campaign contributions over $200 and increases individual campaign contribution limits to $5,200 (Sec. 1).

• Increases campaign spending limits to the following amounts for gubernatorial races, (Sec. 1):

• From $2.2 to $7.3 million for a state primary; and

• From $5.5 to $15.6 million for a state general election.

• Amends retroactively the statute of limitations for the state’s Election Law Enforcement Commission from 10 to 2 years (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the governor to temporarily make appointments to the aforementioned commission without senate approval (Sec. 2).

• Repeals all individual town “pay-to-play” laws and individual prohibitions against public contractors donating to state and party committees (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes the "Elections Transparency Act" to require reporting of campaign contributions over $200 and increase campaign contribution limits among other provisions.

Highlights:

• Requires reporting of campaign contributions over $200 and increases individual campaign contribution limits to $5,200 (Sec. 1).

• Increases campaign spending limits to the following amounts for gubernatorial races, (Sec. 1):

• From $2.2 to $7.3 million for a state primary; and

• From $5.5 to $15.6 million for a state general election.

• Amends retroactively the statute of limitations for the state’s Election Law Enforcement Commission from 10 to 2 years (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the governor to temporarily make appointments to the aforementioned commission without senate approval (Sec. 2).

• Repeals all individual town “pay-to-play” laws and individual prohibitions against public contractors donating to state and party committees (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text