Signed by Governor Mark Gordon

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires organizations that receive more than $1,000 for election spending to file with the Wyoming Secretary of State's office.

Highlights:

• Requires organization receiving, expending $1,000 or more to file a statement of formation (W.S. 22-25-101(c)).

• Defines “organization” as “any corporation, partnership, trade union, professional association or civic, fraternal or religious group or other profit or nonprofit entity or any other entity influencing an election, except a candidate's campaign committee, political action committee or political party” (W.S. 22-25-101(d)(iv)).

• Increases organization spending threshold from $500 to $1,000 (W.S. 22-25-106(h)).

• Requires reports, statements be filed under penalty of perjury (W.S. 22-25-106(k)).

• Increases penalties for failure to report (W.S. 22-25-108(i, ii)).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires organizations that receive more than $1,000 for election spending to file with the Wyoming Secretary of State's office.

Highlights:

• Requires organization receiving, expending $1,000 or more to file a statement of formation (W.S. 22-25-101(c)).

• Defines “organization” as “any corporation, partnership, trade union, professional association or civic, fraternal or religious group or other profit or nonprofit entity or any other entity influencing an election, except a candidate's campaign committee, political action committee or political party” (W.S. 22-25-101(d)(iv)).

• Increases organization spending threshold from $500 to $1,000 (W.S. 22-25-106(h)).

• Requires reports, statements be filed under penalty of perjury (W.S. 22-25-106(k)).

• Increases penalties for failure to report (W.S. 22-25-108(i, ii)).

Full Bill Text