SB 644

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 22, 2019
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to campaign finance.

Abstract

Expands legal expenses for which principal campaign committees, political committees and petition committees can use amounts received as contributions. Clarifies that definition of contribution or expenditure does not include payment for legal and accounting services rendered to candidate or political committee if person paying for services is regular employer of employee or independent contractor rendering services and services are solely for purpose of ensuring compliance with election laws and government ethics laws. Establishes limited liability for principal campaign committees, political committees and petition committees. Permits committees to sue, be sued and complain and defend in courts in own name. Permits committees to indemnify persons for acts as director, manager, employee or agent of committee.

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Jul 01, 2019

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Jan 24, 2019

Senate

Referred to Rules.

Jan 22, 2019

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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