Identifier,State,Year,Incident-Specific Disclosure,Incident-Specific Disclosure_Citation,Incident-Specific Disclosure_Explain,SponsorID,SponsorID_explained,SpecialSponsorID,SpecialSponsorID_Explained,Advertising,AdvertisingExplain,DiscloseToShareholders,DiscloseToSharegolders_Citation,DiscloseToShareholders_Explained "GA2012","GA",2012,,,,"Yes","Only applies to independent committees. According to § 21-5-34(f)(3), ""Whenever any independent committee makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing any communication intended to affect the outcome of an election, such communication shall clearly state that it has been financed by such independent committee.""","No",,"No",,"No",, "US2020","US",2020,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2018","US",2018,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2016","US",2016,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2014","US",2014,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2012","US",2012,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2010","US",2010,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2008","US",2008,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2006","US",2006,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2004","US",2004,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d). Amendment: Identification of the sponsor of an ad must be within the body of the ad and must . . . ‘‘(1) be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; ‘‘(2) [if the ad is in a print medium] be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and ‘‘(3) be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement."" Additional requirements appy for radio and television advertising. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106, modifying the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2USC 441(d).","No",,"Yes","Advertising placed by a campaign committee must include a statement that the candidate approves of the message. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, PL 107-155, 116 Stat 106.","No",, "US2002","US",2002,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d).","No",,"No",,"No",, "US2000","US",2000,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d).","No",,"No",,"No",, "US1998","US",1998,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d).","No",,"No",,"No",, "US1996","US",1996,,,,"Yes","Any expenditure expressly advocating the election of defeat of a candidate must include that the expenditure was paid for by an authorized political committee or, if not authorized, must include the fact that it is not authorized by the candidate and must include the name of the person sponsoring the communication 2 USC Sec. 441(d).","No",,"No",,,, "GA2010","GA",2010,,,,"Yes","Only applies to independent committees. According to § 21-5-34(f)(3), ""Whenever any independent committee makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing any communication intended to affect the outcome of an election, such communication shall clearly state that it has been financed by such independent committee.""","No",,"No",,"No",, "GA2008","GA",2008,,,,"Yes","Only applies to independent committees. According to § 21-5-34(f)(3), ""Whenever any independent committee makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing any communication intended to affect the outcome of an election, such communication shall clearly state that it has been financed by such independent committee.""","No",,"No",,"No",, "GA2016","GA",2016,,,,"Yes","Only applies to independent committees. According to § 21-5-34(f)(3), ""Whenever any independent committee makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing any communication intended to affect the outcome of an election, such communication shall clearly state that it has been financed by such independent committee.""","No",,"No",,"No",, "GA2014","GA",2014,,,,"Yes","Only applies to independent committees. According to § 21-5-34(f)(3), ""Whenever any independent committee makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing any communication intended to affect the outcome of an election, such communication shall clearly state that it has been financed by such independent committee.""","No",,"No",,"No",, "AK1996","AK",1996,,,,"Yes","All advertisements, billboards, handbills, paid-for television and radio announcements and other communications intended to influence the election of a candidate or outcome of a ballot proposition or question shall be clearly identified by the words ""paid for by"" followed by the name and address of the candidate, group or individual paying for the advertising. In addition, candidates and groups must identify the name of their campaign chairman.","No",,"No",,"No",, "AZ2016","AZ",2016,,,,"Yes","If authorized by a candidate, the literature or advertisement shall clearly state that it was ""PAID FOR BY"" followed by the name of the political committee appearing on the statement of organization. If not authorized by a candidate, the literature or advertisement shall clearly state the name of the political committee that paid for it, the name of the chairman of the political committee, a telephone number where that individual can be contacted, and that the advertisement or literature is not authorized by any candidate.","Yes","In addition to the above disclosure requirements, independent expenditures shall include on the literature or advertisement the names and telephone numbers of the three political committees making the largest contributions to the political committee making the independent expenditure. For purposes of determining the three contributors to be disclosed, the contributions of each political committee to the political committee making the independent expenditure during the calendar year of the expenditure are aggregated. For communications relating to ballot initiatives, advertisements must disclose the four largest contributors to the political committee if a) The political subdivision has a population of 100,000 or more and the contribution exceeds $10,000; or b) The political subdivision has a population less than 100,000 and the contribution exceeds $5,000.","Yes","A political committee, CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR LABOR ORGANIZATION that makes independent expenditures for literature or an advertisement relating to any one candidate or office within sixty days before the day of any election to which the expenditures relate, shall send by certified mail a copy of the campaign literature or advertisement to each candidate named or otherwise referred to in the literature or advertisement twenty-four hours after depositing it at the post office for mailing, twenty-four hours after submitting it to a telecommunications system for broadcast or twenty-four hours after submitting it to a newspaper for printing.","No",, "AZ2018","AZ",2018,,,,"Yes","If authorized by a candidate, the literature or advertisement shall clearly state that it was ""PAID FOR BY"" followed by the name of the political committee appearing on the statement of organization. If not authorized by a candidate, the literature or advertisement shall clearly state the name of the political committee that paid for it, the name of the chairman of the political committee, a telephone number where that individual can be contacted, and that the advertisement or literature is not authorized by any candidate.","Yes","In addition to the above disclosure requirements, independent expenditures shall include on the literature or advertisement the names and telephone numbers of the three political committees making the largest contributions to the political committee making the independent expenditure. For purposes of determining the three contributors to be disclosed, the contributions of each political committee to the political committee making the independent expenditure during the calendar year of the expenditure are aggregated. For communications relating to ballot initiatives, advertisements must disclose the four largest contributors to the political committee if a) The political subdivision has a population of 100,000 or more and the contribution exceeds $10,000; or b) The political subdivision has a population less than 100,000 and the contribution exceeds $5,000.","Yes","A political committee, CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR LABOR ORGANIZATION that makes independent expenditures for literature or an advertisement relating to any one candidate or office within sixty days before the day of any election to which the expenditures relate, shall send by certified mail a copy of the campaign literature or advertisement to each candidate named or otherwise referred to in the literature or advertisement twenty-four hours after depositing it at the post office for mailing, twenty-four hours after submitting it to a telecommunications system for broadcast or twenty-four hours after submitting it to a newspaper for printing.","No",, "CA1996","CA",1996,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","No",,"No",,"No",, "CA1998","CA",1998,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","No",,"No",,"No",, "CA2000","CA",2000,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","No",,"No",,"No",, "CA2002","CA",2002,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","No",,"No",, "CA2004","CA",2004,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","No",,"No",, "CA2006","CA",2006,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","No",,"No",, "CA2008","CA",2008,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CA2010","CA",2010,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CA2012","CA",2012,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CA2014","CA",2014,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CA2016","CA",2016,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CA2018","CA",2018,,,,"Yes","Mass mailings must include the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee on the outside of each piece of mail and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of the mailing in no less than 6-point type and in a color or print which contrasts with the background. For single candidates or committees: the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. For controlled committee: the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition","Yes","Independent expenditures of more than $1,000 require notification of all candidates running for the same office within 24 hours. Independent expenditures must include the names of the two persons making the largest contributions to the committee making the expenditure within the year preceding the election. Ads for ballot measures must identify any person who gave more than $50,000 to the committee. As per California Republican Party v. FPPC, the requirements of naming the large donors does not apply to political parties. Independent Expenditures must also stay that they are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.","Yes","An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by independent expenditure must include a disclaimer that the advertisement was not authorized by the candidate.","No",, "CO1996","CO",1996,,,,"No",,"Yes","(1) In addition to the requirements of section 1-13-108, any advertisement distributed, published, printed, or broadcast by a person or campaign treasurer making an independent expenditure shall include a disclaimer identifying the person making the independent expenditure. The disclaimer shall state: “PAID FOR BY (NAME OF PERSON MAKING THE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE). NOT AUTHORIZED BY (NAME OF THE CANDIDATE RUNNING IN THE ELECTION OR THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE SUPPORTING THE ISSUE TO BE SUBMITTED IN THE ELECTION FOR WHICH THE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE WAS MADE)”. The disclaimer shall: (a) Appear continuously on the television screen during any television advertisement; (b) Be stated audibly at the beginning and end of any television advertisement; (c) Be stated at the beginning and end of any radio advertisement; and (d) Appear prominently in any advertisement conveyed through written or printed materials. (2) As used in this section, “independent expenditure” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 1-45-103(7.5). (3) Investigations and prosecutions of an alleged violation of this section shall be conducted by the district attorney or attorney general pursuant to section 1-13-101. Any person or campaign treasurer who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 1-13-111.","No",,"No",, "CO1998","CO",1998,,,,"No",,"Yes"," Any person making an independent expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars shall disclose in the political message produced by the expenditure, the full name of the person, the name of the registered agent, the amount of the expenditure, and the specific statement that the advertisement or material is not authorized by any candidate. Such disclosure shall be prominently featured in the political message.","Yes","No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2000","CO",2000,,,,"No",,"Yes","Any person making an independent expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars shall disclose in the political message produced by the expenditure, the full name of the person, the name of the registered agent, the amount of the expenditure, and the specific statement that the advertisement or material is not authorized by any candidate. Such disclosure shall be prominently featured in the political message.","Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution in kind to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2002","CO",2002,,,,"No",,"Yes","Any person making an independent expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars shall disclose in the political message produced by the expenditure, the full name of the person, the name of the registered agent, the amount of the expenditure, and the specific statement that the advertisement or material is not authorized by any candidate. Such disclosure shall be prominently featured in the political message.","Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution in kind to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2004","CO",2004,,,,"No",,"Yes","Any person making an independent expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the person making the expenditure and the specific statement that the advertisement of material is not authorized by any candidate. Such disclosure shall be prominently featured in the communication.","Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108.","No",, "CO2006","CO",2006,,,,"No",,"Yes","Any person making an independent expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the person making the expenditure and the specific statement that the advertisement of material is not authorized by any candidate. Such disclosure shall be prominently featured in the communication.","Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108.","No",, "CO2008","CO",2008,,,,"No",,"No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2010","CO",2010,,,,"No",,"No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2012","CO",2012,,,,"Yes","This only applies to independent expenditure committees and issue committees. For Independent Expenditures: Any communication that is broadcast, printed, mailed, delivered, or otherwise circulated that constitutes an independent expenditure for which the person making the independent expenditure expends in excess of one thousand dollars on the communication shall include in the communication a statement that: (I) The communication has been ""paid for by (full name of the person paying for the communication)""; and (II) Identifies a natural person who is the registered agent if the person identified in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) is not a natural person. (b) In the case of a broadcast communication, the statement required by paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) shall satisfy all applicable requirements promulgated by the federal communications commission for size, duration, and placement. © In the case of a nonbroadcast communication, the secretary of state shall, by rule, establish size and placement requirements for the disclaimer. For Issue Committees: (1) An issue committee making an expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars on a communication that supports or opposes a statewide ballot issue or ballot question and that is broadcast by television or radio, printed in a newspaper or on a billboard, directly mailed or delivered by hand to personal residences, or otherwise distributed shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the issue committee making the expenditure.","No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2014","CO",2014,,,,"Yes","This only applies to independent expenditure committees and issue committees. For Independent Expenditures: Any communication that is broadcast, printed, mailed, delivered, or otherwise circulated that constitutes an independent expenditure for which the person making the independent expenditure expends in excess of one thousand dollars on the communication shall include in the communication a statement that: (I) The communication has been ""paid for by (full name of the person paying for the communication)""; and (II) Identifies a natural person who is the registered agent if the person identified in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) is not a natural person. (b) In the case of a broadcast communication, the statement required by paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) shall satisfy all applicable requirements promulgated by the federal communications commission for size, duration, and placement. © In the case of a nonbroadcast communication, the secretary of state shall, by rule, establish size and placement requirements for the disclaimer. For Issue Committees: (1) An issue committee making an expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars on a communication that supports or opposes a statewide ballot issue or ballot question and that is broadcast by television or radio, printed in a newspaper or on a billboard, directly mailed or delivered by hand to personal residences, or otherwise distributed shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the issue committee making the expenditure.","No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2016","CO",2016,,,,"Yes","This only applies to independent expenditure committees and issue committees. For Independent Expenditures: Any communication that is broadcast, printed, mailed, delivered, or otherwise circulated that constitutes an independent expenditure for which the person making the independent expenditure expends in excess of one thousand dollars on the communication shall include in the communication a statement that: (I) The communication has been ""paid for by (full name of the person paying for the communication)""; and (II) Identifies a natural person who is the registered agent if the person identified in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) is not a natural person. (b) In the case of a broadcast communication, the statement required by paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) shall satisfy all applicable requirements promulgated by the federal communications commission for size, duration, and placement. © In the case of a nonbroadcast communication, the secretary of state shall, by rule, establish size and placement requirements for the disclaimer. For Issue Committees: (1) An issue committee making an expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars on a communication that supports or opposes a statewide ballot issue or ballot question and that is broadcast by television or radio, printed in a newspaper or on a billboard, directly mailed or delivered by hand to personal residences, or otherwise distributed shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the issue committee making the expenditure.","No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CO2018","CO",2018,,,,"Yes","This only applies to independent expenditure committees and issue committees. For Independent Expenditures: Any communication that is broadcast, printed, mailed, delivered, or otherwise circulated that constitutes an independent expenditure for which the person making the independent expenditure expends in excess of one thousand dollars on the communication shall include in the communication a statement that: (I) The communication has been ""paid for by (full name of the person paying for the communication)""; and (II) Identifies a natural person who is the registered agent if the person identified in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) is not a natural person. (b) In the case of a broadcast communication, the statement required by paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) shall satisfy all applicable requirements promulgated by the federal communications commission for size, duration, and placement. © In the case of a nonbroadcast communication, the secretary of state shall, by rule, establish size and placement requirements for the disclaimer. For Issue Committees: (1) An issue committee making an expenditure in excess of one thousand dollars on a communication that supports or opposes a statewide ballot issue or ballot question and that is broadcast by television or radio, printed in a newspaper or on a billboard, directly mailed or delivered by hand to personal residences, or otherwise distributed shall disclose, in the communication produced by the expenditure, the name of the issue committee making the expenditure.","No",,"Yes","(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108. (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.","No",, "CT1996","CT",1996,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, or other printed communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity and its CEO, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT1998","CT",1998,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, or other printed communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity and its CEO, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2000","CT",2000,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, or other printed communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity and its CEO, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2002","CT",2002,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, or other printed communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity and its CEO, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2004","CT",2004,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, or other printed communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2006","CT",2006,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, other printed or web-based written communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. They must also say ""approved by"" followed by the name of an individual making an expenditure with the cooperation, or at the request of any candidate or candidate committee, or the name of the candidate if made by a candidate committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication. For television or internet-based video communications: At the end of advertisements, for at least four seconds, the communication must include a) a clearly identifiable photo of the candidate, b) a clearly readable printed statement identifying the candidate and indicating that the candidate has approved the advertisement, and c) an audio message of the candidate saying ""I am _______ and I approved this message"". For radio or internet-based audio advertising, advertisements must include an audio statement by the candidate a) identifying the candidate, b) and indicating approval of the advertisement through the statement ""I am _______ and I approved this message"". Candidate mailings must also include a photograph of the candidate.","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2008","CT",2008,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, other printed or web-based written communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. They must also say ""approved by"" followed by the name of an individual making an expenditure with the cooperation, or at the request of any candidate or candidate committee, or the name of the candidate if made by a candidate committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication. For television or internet-based video communications: At the end of advertisements, for at least four seconds, the communication must include a) a clearly identifiable photo of the candidate, b) a clearly readable printed statement identifying the candidate and indicating that the candidate has approved the advertisement, and c) an audio message of the candidate saying ""I am _______ and I approved this message"". For radio or internet-based audio advertising, advertisements must include an audio statement by the candidate a) identifying the candidate, b) and indicating approval of the advertisement through the statement ""I am _______ and I approved this message"".","No",,"No",,"No",, "CT2010","CT",2010,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, other printed or web-based written communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. They must also say ""approved by"" followed by the name of an individual making an expenditure with the cooperation, or at the request of any candidate or candidate committee, or the name of the candidate if made by a candidate committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication. For television or internet-based video communications: At the end of advertisements, for at least four seconds, the communication must include a) a clearly identifiable photo of the candidate, b) a clearly readable printed statement identifying the candidate and indicating that the candidate has approved the advertisement, and c) an audio message of the candidate saying ""I am _______ and I approved this message"". For radio or internet-based audio advertising, advertisements must include an audio statement by the candidate a) identifying the candidate, b) and indicating approval of the advertisement through the statement ""I am _______ and I approved this message"".","Yes","For independent expenditures Written advertisements must say ""paid for by"" the name of the entity and CEO or equivalent, and ""This message was made independent of any candidate"". Tax exempt organizations must also list their top five contributors. Television advertisements must include an image of the entity's CEO or equivalent and the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" Audio advertisements must include the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content""","No",,"No",, "CT2012","CT",2012,,,,"Yes","For individuals making expenditure with the cooperation of, at the suggestion of, at the request of, or in consultation with a candidate or a candidate committee, and for candidates and candidate committees, written, typed, other printed or web-based written communications promoting the success or defeat of a candidate or soliciting funds for a political party or committee must say ""Paid for by…"" followed by either a) The individual's name and address, b) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, or c) The name of the political party committee. They must also say ""approved by"" followed by the name of an individual making an expenditure with the cooperation, or at the request of any candidate or candidate committee, or the name of the candidate if made by a candidate committee. For any entity supporting or opposing a ballot measure or referendum, printed communications must say ""Paid for by…"" and the 1) name of the business or entity, 2) the name of the political committee and committee's treasurer, 3) the name of the political party committee, or 4) The name of the group of individuals sponsoring the communication. For television or internet-based video communications: At the end of advertisements, for at least four seconds, the communication must include a) a clearly identifiable photo of the candidate, b) a clearly readable printed statement identifying the candidate and indicating that the candidate has approved the advertisement, and c) an audio message of the candidate saying ""I am _______ and I approved this message"". For radio or internet-based audio advertising, advertisements must include an audio statement by the candidate a) identifying the candidate, b) and indicating approval of the advertisement through the statement ""I am _______ and I approved this message"".","Yes","For independent expenditures Written advertisements must say ""paid for by"" the name of the entity and CEO or equivalent, and ""This message was made independent of any candidate"". Tax exempt organizations must also list their top five contributors. Television advertisements must include an image of the entity's CEO or equivalent and the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"". Tax exempt organizations must also list their top five contributors. Audio advertisements must include the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"". Tax exempt organizations must also list their top five contributors.","No",,"No",, "CT2014","CT",2014,,,,"Yes","Political ads must include words “paid for by” and the following: (A) In the case of such an individual, the name and address of such individual; (B) in the case of a committee other than a party committee, the name of the committee and its treasurer; (C) in the case of a party committee, the name of the committee; or (D) in the case of a group of two or more individuals that receives funds or makes or incurs expenditures not exceeding one thousand dollars in the aggregate and has not formed a political committee, the name of the group and the name and address of its agent, and (2) the words “approved by” and the following: (A) In the case of an individual, group or committee other than a candidate committee making or incurring an expenditure with the consent of, in coordination with or in consultation with any candidate, candidate committee or candidate's agent, the name of the candidate; or (B) in the case of a candidate committee, the name of the candidate.","Yes","For independent expenditures - Amends Section 18G (disclaimers on independent expenditures and electioneering communications) to require the listing of top contributors of more than $5,000 on TV, internet and print ads. Written advertisements must say ""paid for by"" the name of the entity and CEO or equivalent, and ""This message was made independent of any candidate"". Television advertisements must include an image of the entity's CEO or equivalent and the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" Audio advertisements must include the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" All persons making independent expenditures within 90 days of the election must identify the five persons making the five largest aggregate transfers to the entity making the expenditure within the preceeding 12 months.","Yes","Candidate advertising must end with a personal audio statement by the candidate making such expenditure (i) identifying such candidate and the office such candidate is seeking, and (ii) indicating that such candidate has approved the advertising in the following form: “I am …. (candidate's name) and I approved this message”, and (B) the candidate's name and voice are contained in the narrative of the advertising, before the end of such advertising","No",, "CT2016","CT",2016,,,,"Yes","Political ads must include words “paid for by” and the following: (A) In the case of such an individual, the name and address of such individual; (B) in the case of a committee other than a party committee, the name of the committee and its treasurer; (C) in the case of a party committee, the name of the committee; or (D) in the case of a group of two or more individuals that receives funds or makes or incurs expenditures not exceeding one thousand dollars in the aggregate and has not formed a political committee, the name of the group and the name and address of its agent, and (2) the words “approved by” and the following: (A) In the case of an individual, group or committee other than a candidate committee making or incurring an expenditure with the consent of, in coordination with or in consultation with any candidate, candidate committee or candidate's agent, the name of the candidate; or (B) in the case of a candidate committee, the name of the candidate.","Yes","For independent expenditures - Amends Section 18G (disclaimers on independent expenditures and electioneering communications) to require the listing of top contributors of more than $5,000 on TV, internet and print ads. Written advertisements must say ""paid for by"" the name of the entity and CEO or equivalent, and ""This message was made independent of any candidate"". Television advertisements must include an image of the entity's CEO or equivalent and the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" Audio advertisements must include the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" All persons making independent expenditures within 90 days of the election must identify the five persons making the five largest aggregate transfers to the entity making the expenditure within the preceeding 12 months.","Yes","Candidate advertising must end with a personal audio statement by the candidate making such expenditure (i) identifying such candidate and the office such candidate is seeking, and (ii) indicating that such candidate has approved the advertising in the following form: “I am …. (candidate's name) and I approved this message”, and (B) the candidate's name and voice are contained in the narrative of the advertising, before the end of such advertising","No",, "CT2018","CT",2018,,,,"Yes","Political ads must include words “paid for by” and the following: (A) In the case of such an individual, the name and address of such individual; (B) in the case of a committee other than a party committee, the name of the committee and its treasurer; (C) in the case of a party committee, the name of the committee; or (D) in the case of a group of two or more individuals that receives funds or makes or incurs expenditures not exceeding one thousand dollars in the aggregate and has not formed a political committee, the name of the group and the name and address of its agent, and (2) the words “approved by” and the following: (A) In the case of an individual, group or committee other than a candidate committee making or incurring an expenditure with the consent of, in coordination with or in consultation with any candidate, candidate committee or candidate's agent, the name of the candidate; or (B) in the case of a candidate committee, the name of the candidate.","Yes","For independent expenditures - Amends Section 18G (disclaimers on independent expenditures and electioneering communications) to require the listing of top contributors of more than $5,000 on TV, internet and print ads. Written advertisements must say ""paid for by"" the name of the entity and CEO or equivalent, and ""This message was made independent of any candidate"". Television advertisements must include an image of the entity's CEO or equivalent and the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" Audio advertisements must include the spoken message ""I am ______, this message was made independent of any candidate, and I approved its content"" All persons making independent expenditures within 90 days of the election must identify the five persons making the five largest aggregate transfers to the entity making the expenditure within the preceeding 12 months.","Yes","Candidate advertising must end with a personal audio statement by the candidate making such expenditure (i) identifying such candidate and the office such candidate is seeking, and (ii) indicating that such candidate has approved the advertising in the following form: “I am …. (candidate's name) and I approved this message”, and (B) the candidate's name and voice are contained in the narrative of the advertising, before the end of such advertising","No",, "DE1996","DE",1996,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE1998","DE",1998,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2000","DE",2000,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2002","DE",2002,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2004","DE",2004,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2006","DE",2006,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2008","DE",2008,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2010","DE",2010,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2012","DE",2012,,,,"Yes","All campaign literature or advertising, except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall display prominently the statement: ""Paid for by (name of political committee or other person paying for such literature or advertising).""","Yes","All campaign literature, advertising (except on items with a surface of less than 9 square inches) or other message paid for by independent expenditures shall prominently and at all times display the following statement: ""Paid for by (name of person paying for the literature, advertising or other message). Not authorized nor paid for by any candidate or by any committee of any candidate. The cost of presenting this message is not subject to any campaign contribution limits."" If the independent expenditure is made or reimbursed by a political action committee or other person other than an individual, the names of the president (or other chief officer) and treasurer of such organization shall be prominently displayed with the rest of the above statement.","No",,"No",, "DE2014","DE",2014,,,,"Yes","All campaign advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such advertisement.]."" For purposes of this section, ""campaign advertisements"" shall include any communication by a candidate committee or political party that would otherwise qualify as an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication but for the fact it was made by a candidate committee or political party.","Yes","All third-party advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such third-party advertisement. Learn more about [name of person] at [Commissioner of Elections' web address].""","No",,"No",, "DE2016","DE",2016,,,,"Yes","All campaign advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such advertisement.]."" For purposes of this section, ""campaign advertisements"" shall include any communication by a candidate committee or political party that would otherwise qualify as an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication but for the fact it was made by a candidate committee or political party.","Yes","All third-party advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such third-party advertisement. Learn more about [name of person] at [Commissioner of Elections' web address].""","No",,"No",, "DE2018","DE",2018,,,,"Yes","All campaign advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such advertisement.]."" For purposes of this section, ""campaign advertisements"" shall include any communication by a candidate committee or political party that would otherwise qualify as an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication but for the fact it was made by a candidate committee or political party.","Yes","All third-party advertisements having a fair market value of $ 500 or more, except printed items with a surface of less than 9 square inches, shall include prominently the statement: ""Paid for by [name of political committee or other person paying for such third-party advertisement. Learn more about [name of person] at [Commissioner of Elections' web address].""","No",,"No",, "FL1996","FL",1996,,,,"Yes","(1) Any political advertisement and any campaign literature published, displayed, or circulated prior to, or on the day of, any election shall: (a) Be marked “paid political advertisement” or with the abbreviation “pd. pol. adv.” (b) Identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the advertisement. (c)1. a. State whether the advertisement and the cost of production is paid for or provided in kind by or at the expense of the entity publishing, displaying, broadcasting, or circulating the political advertisement; or b. State who provided or paid for the advertisement and cost of production, if different from the source of sponsorship. 2. This paragraph shall not apply if the source of the sponsorship is patently clear from the content or format of the political advertisement or campaign literature. (2) Any political advertisement of a candidate running for partisan office in any election shall express the name of the political party of which the candidate is seeking nomination or is the nominee. If the candidate for partisan office is running as an independent candidate, any political advertisement of the candidate must state that the candidate is an independent candidate. Any political advertisement endorsing the candidate shall expressly state whether the permission of the candidate has been obtained to advertise such endorsement.","Yes","Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure shall prominently state “Paid political advertisement paid for by ...... (Name of person or committee paying for advertisement) ...... independently of any ...... (candidate or committee) ......,” and shall contain the name and address of the person paying for the political advertisement.","Yes","(3) It is unlawful for any candidate or person on behalf of a candidate to represent that any person or organization supports such candidate, unless the person or organization so represented has given specific approval in writing to the candidate to make such representation. However, this subsection does not apply to: (a) Editorial endorsement by any newspaper, radio or television station, or other recognized news medium. (b) Publication by a party committee advocating the candidacy of its nominees. (4)(a) Any political advertisement, including those paid for by a political party, other than an independent expenditure, offered by or on behalf of a candidate must be approved in advance by the candidate. Such political advertisement must expressly state that the content of the advertisement was approved by the candidate and must state who paid for the advertisement. The candidate shall provide a written statement of authorization to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. (b) Any person who makes an independent expenditure for a political advertisement shall provide a written statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. The advertisement must also contain a statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement. (c) This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and his or her supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (5) No political advertisement of a candidate who is not an incumbent of the office for which the candidate is running shall use the word “re-elect.” Additionally, such advertisement must include the word “for” between the candidate's name and the office for which the candidate is running, in order that incumbency is not implied. This subsection does not apply to bumper stickers or items designed to be worn by a person. (6) This section does not apply to novelty items having a retail value of $10 or less which support, but do not oppose, a candidate or issue. (7) Any political advertisement which is published, displayed, or produced in a language other than English may provide the information required by this section in the language used in the advertisement.","No",, "FL1998","FL",1998,,,,"Yes","(1) Any political advertisement and any campaign literature published, displayed, or circulated prior to, or on the day of, any election shall: (a) Be marked “paid political advertisement” or with the abbreviation “pd. pol. adv.” (b) Identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the advertisement. (c) 1. a. State whether the advertisement and the cost of production is paid for or provided in kind by or at the expense of the entity publishing, displaying, broadcasting, or circulating the political advertisement; or b. State who provided or paid for the advertisement and cost of production, if different from the source of sponsorship. 2. This paragraph shall not apply if the source of the sponsorship is patently clear from the content or format of the political advertisement or campaign literature. This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and the candidate's supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (2) Any political advertisement of a candidate running for partisan office shall express the name of the political party of which the candidate is seeking nomination or is the nominee. If the candidate for partisan office is running as an independent candidate, any political advertisement of the candidate must state that the candidate is an independent candidate.","Yes","Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure shall prominently state “Paid political advertisement paid for by ...... (Name of person or committee paying for advertisement) ...... independently of any ...... (candidate or committee) ......,” and shall contain the name and address of the person paying for the political advertisement. (1) Any individual, group, organization, political party, or committee making an independent expenditure in excess of $1,000 on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate shall deliver notice in writing of such independent expenditure, a general description of the subject and content of such expenditure, the amount of such expenditure, and a detailed description of the media type or use of such expenditure, within 24 hours after obligating any funds for such expenditure. However, the notice of the obligation of the expenditure must be made at least 5 days prior to an election. An expenditure is obligated upon the purchase of any political advertising or the entering into any agreement, either oral or written, to purchase any political advertising. Such notice shall be delivered to all of the candidates in the affected race and to the qualifying officer of such candidates. The notice shall specifically state the name of the candidate whom the independent expenditure is designed to support or oppose. For purposes of this subsection, notice shall include, but is not limited to, personal hand delivery or overnight mail. Each new expenditure shall require the delivery or filing of an additional new notice. (2)(a) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be broadcast over any television station, including a cable television station, or a radio station, a copy of the actual advertisement must be provided with the notification, along with a listing of the stations airing the advertisement. (b) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be communicated through means other than the spoken word, a duplicate reproduced from the original advertisement to be used must be provided with the notification. The duplicate must clearly depict a copy of the pictures, artwork, and text used in the advertisement. (c) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be a telephone solicitation, a copy of the script of the telephone solicitation must be provided with the notification, along with the number of intended recipients.","Yes","(3) It is unlawful for any candidate or person on behalf of a candidate to represent that any person or organization supports such candidate, unless the person or organization so represented has given specific approval in writing to the candidate to make such representation. However, this subsection does not apply to: (a) Editorial endorsement by any newspaper, radio or television station, or other recognized news medium. (b) Publication by a party committee advocating the candidacy of its nominees. (4)(a) Any political advertisement, including those paid for by a political party, other than an independent expenditure, offered by or on behalf of a candidate must be approved in advance by the candidate. Such political advertisement must expressly state that the content of the advertisement was approved by the candidate and must state who paid for the advertisement. The candidate shall provide a written statement of authorization to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. (b) Any person who makes an independent expenditure for a political advertisement shall provide a written statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. The advertisement must also contain a statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement. (c) This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and his or her supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (5) No political advertisement of a candidate who is not an incumbent of the office for which the candidate is running shall use the word “re-elect.” Additionally, such advertisement must include the word “for” between the candidate's name and the office for which the candidate is running, in order that incumbency is not implied. This subsection does not apply to bumper stickers or items designed to be worn by a person. (6) This section does not apply to novelty items having a retail value of $10 or less which support, but do not oppose, a candidate or issue. (7) Any political advertisement which is published, displayed, or produced in a language other than English may provide the information required by this section in the language used in the advertisement.","No",, "FL2000","FL",2000,,,,"Yes","(1) Any political advertisement and any campaign literature published, displayed, or circulated prior to, or on the day of, any election shall: (a) Be marked “paid political advertisement” or with the abbreviation “pd. Pol. Adv.” (b) Identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the advertisement. © 1. a. State whether the advertisement and the cost of production is paid for or provided in kind by or at the expense of the entity publishing, displaying, broadcasting, or circulating the political advertisement; or b. State who provided or paid for the advertisement and cost of production, if different from the source of sponsorship. 2. This paragraph shall not apply if the source of the sponsorship is patently clear from the content or format of the political advertisement or campaign literature. This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and the candidate’s supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (2) Any political advertisement of a candidate running for partisan office shall express the name of the political party of which the candidate is seeking nomination or is the nominee. If the candidate for partisan office is running as a candidate with no party affiliation, any political advertisement of the candidate must state that the candidate has no party affiliation.","Yes","Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure shall prominently state “Paid political advertisement paid for by ...... (Name of person or committee paying for advertisement) ...... independently of any ...... (candidate or committee) ......,” and shall contain the name and address of the person paying for the political advertisement. (1) Any individual, group, organization, political party, or committee making an independent expenditure in excess of $1,000 on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate shall deliver notice in writing of such independent expenditure, a general description of the subject and content of such expenditure, the amount of such expenditure, and a detailed description of the media type or use of such expenditure, within 24 hours after obligating any funds for such expenditure. However, the notice of the obligation of the expenditure must be made at least 5 days prior to an election. An expenditure is obligated upon the purchase of any political advertising or the entering into any agreement, either oral or written, to purchase any political advertising. Such notice shall be delivered to all of the candidates in the affected race and to the qualifying officer of such candidates. The notice shall specifically state the name of the candidate whom the independent expenditure is designed to support or oppose. For purposes of this subsection, notice shall include, but is not limited to, personal hand delivery or overnight mail. Each new expenditure shall require the delivery or filing of an additional new notice. (2)(a) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be broadcast over any television station, including a cable television station, or a radio station, a copy of the actual advertisement must be provided with the notification, along with a listing of the stations airing the advertisement. (b) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be communicated through means other than the spoken word, a duplicate reproduced from the original advertisement to be used must be provided with the notification. The duplicate must clearly depict a copy of the pictures, artwork, and text used in the advertisement. © If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be a telephone solicitation, a copy of the script of the telephone solicitation must be provided with the notification, along with the number of intended recipients.","Yes","(3) It is unlawful for any candidate or person on behalf of a candidate to represent that any person or organization supports such candidate, unless the person or organization so represented has given specific approval in writing to the candidate to make such representation. However, this subsection does not apply to: (a) Editorial endorsement by any newspaper, radio or television station, or other recognized news medium. (b) Publication by a party committee advocating the candidacy of its nominees. (4)(a) Any political advertisement, including those paid for by a political party, other than an independent expenditure, offered by or on behalf of a candidate must be approved in advance by the candidate. Such political advertisement must expressly state that the content of the advertisement was approved by the candidate and must state who paid for the advertisement. The candidate shall provide a written statement of authorization to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. (b) Any person who makes an independent expenditure for a political advertisement shall provide a written statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. The advertisement must also contain a statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement. (c) This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and his or her supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (5) No political advertisement of a candidate who is not an incumbent of the office for which the candidate is running shall use the word “re-elect.” Additionally, such advertisement must include the word “for” between the candidate's name and the office for which the candidate is running, in order that incumbency is not implied. This subsection does not apply to bumper stickers or items designed to be worn by a person. (6) This section does not apply to novelty items having a retail value of $10 or less which support, but do not oppose, a candidate or issue. (7) Any political advertisement which is published, displayed, or produced in a language other than English may provide the information required by this section in the language used in the advertisement.","No",, "FL2002","FL",2002,,,,"Yes","(1) Any political advertisement and any campaign literature published, displayed, or circulated prior to, or on the day of, any election shall: (a) Be marked “paid political advertisement” or with the abbreviation “pd. pol. adv.” (b) Identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the advertisement. (c)1. a. State whether the advertisement and the cost of production is paid for or provided in kind by or at the expense of the entity publishing, displaying, broadcasting, or circulating the political advertisement; or b. State who provided or paid for the advertisement and cost of production, if different from the source of sponsorship. 2. This paragraph shall not apply if the source of the sponsorship is patently clear from the content or format of the political advertisement or campaign literature. This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and the candidate’s supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (2) Any political advertisement of a candidate running for partisan office shall express the name of the political party of which the candidate is seeking nomination or is the nominee. If the candidate for partisan office is running as a candidate with no party affiliation, any political advertisement of the candidate must state that the candidate has no party affiliation.","Yes","Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure shall prominently state “Paid political advertisement paid for by ...... (Name of person or committee paying for advertisement) ...... independently of any ...... (candidate or committee) ......,” and shall contain the name and address of the person paying for the political advertisement. (1) Any individual, group, organization, political party, or committee making an independent expenditure in excess of $1,000 on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate shall deliver notice in writing of such independent expenditure, a general description of the subject and content of such expenditure, the amount of such expenditure, and a detailed description of the media type or use of such expenditure, within 24 hours after obligating any funds for such expenditure. However, the notice of the obligation of the expenditure must be made at least 5 days prior to an election. An expenditure is obligated upon the purchase of any political advertising or the entering into any agreement, either oral or written, to purchase any political advertising. Such notice shall be delivered to all of the candidates in the affected race and to the qualifying officer of such candidates. The notice shall specifically state the name of the candidate whom the independent expenditure is designed to support or oppose. For purposes of this subsection, notice shall include, but is not limited to, personal hand delivery or overnight mail. Each new expenditure shall require the delivery or filing of an additional new notice. (2)(a) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be broadcast over any television station, including a cable television station, or a radio station, a copy of the actual advertisement must be provided with the notification, along with a listing of the stations airing the advertisement. (b) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be communicated through means other than the spoken word, a duplicate reproduced from the original advertisement to be used must be provided with the notification. The duplicate must clearly depict a copy of the pictures, artwork, and text used in the advertisement. (c) If the political advertisement required to be noticed under subsection (1) is to be a telephone solicitation, a copy of the script of the telephone solicitation must be provided with the notification, along with the number of intended recipients.","Yes","(3) It is unlawful for any candidate or person on behalf of a candidate to represent that any person or organization supports such candidate, unless the person or organization so represented has given specific approval in writing to the candidate to make such representation. However, this subsection does not apply to: (a) Editorial endorsement by any newspaper, radio or television station, or other recognized news medium. (b) Publication by a party committee advocating the candidacy of its nominees. (4)(a) Any political advertisement, including those paid for by a political party, other than an independent expenditure, offered by or on behalf of a candidate must be approved in advance by the candidate. Such political advertisement must expressly state that the content of the advertisement was approved by the candidate and must state who paid for the advertisement. The candidate shall provide a written statement of authorization to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. (b) Any person who makes an independent expenditure for a political advertisement shall provide a written statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. The advertisement must also contain a statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement. (c) This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and his or her supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. (5) No political advertisement of a candidate who is not an incumbent of the office for which the candidate is running shall use the word “re-elect.” Additionally, such advertisement must include the word “for” between the candidate's name and the office for which the candidate is running, in order that incumbency is not implied. This subsection does not apply to bumper stickers or items designed to be worn by a person. (6) This section does not apply to novelty items having a retail value of $10 or less which support, but do not oppose, a candidate or issue. (7) Any political advertisement which is published, displayed, or produced in a language other than English may provide the information required by this section in the language used in the advertisement.","No",, "FL2004","FL",2004,,,,"Yes","(1) [A> (A) ANY POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS PAID FOR BY A CANDIDATE AND THAT IS PUBLISHED, DISPLAYED, OR CIRCULATED PRIOR TO, OR ON THE DAY OF, ANY ELECTION MUST PROMINENTLY STATE: ""POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY . . . (NAME OF CANDIDATE) . . . , . . . (PARTY AFFILIATION) . . . , FOR . . . (OFFICE SOUGHT) . . . ."" (B) OTHER and any campaign literature MUST PROMINENTLY shall 1. (a) 2. STATE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSONS SPONSORING THE ADVERTISEMENT. (b) Identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the advertisement. 3.A.(I) (c)1.a. (II) b. B. 2. SUBPARAGRAPH DOES paragraph shall or campaign literature BEFORE prior to 1. ; OR 2. ""PAID BY ...(NAME OF CANDIDATE)..., ...(PARTY AFFILIATION)..., FOR ...(OFFICE SOUGHT)...."" BEFORE prior to This subsection does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and the candidate's supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. OTHER THAN A TELEPHONE CALL (2) ANY ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATION TELEPHONE CALL SHALL IDENTIFY THE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS SPONSORING THE CALL BY STATING EITHER: ""PAID FOR BY …(INSERT NAME OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS SPONSORING THE CALL)….“ OR ”PAID FOR ON BEHALF OF …(INSERT NAME OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS AUTHORIZING CALL)…."" THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY TELEPHONE CALL IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE CALL IS NOT BEING PAID AND THE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE CALL KNOW EACH OTHER PRIOR TO THE CALL. (2)