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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
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Ch. 291
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(W) "ELECTION CYCLE" MEANS THE PERIOD THAT BEGINS ON THE JANUARY 1
THAT FOLLOWS A GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION AND CONTINUES UNTIL THE
DECEMBER 31 THAT IS 4 YEARS LATER
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added for clarity.
[(q)] (X) "Electronic storage format" means a computer disk or other
information storage and retrieval medium approved by the State Board.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § l-101(q).
No changes are made.
[(r)] (Y) "Expenditure" means a gift, transfer, disbursement, or promise of
money or a thing of value by OR ON BEHALF OF a [candidate, treasurer, or other
agent of the candidate, political party, or partisan organization] CAMPAIGN FINANCE
ENTITY to:
(1) Promote or assist in the promotion of the success or defeat of a
candidate, political party, or question at an election; or
(2) Pay for the publication expense of a legislative newsletter under [§
13-503] TITLE 13, SUBTITLE 4 of this article.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 33, § 1-101(r).
The phrase "on behalf of" is added for clarity and accuracy.
The reference to a "campaign finance entity" is substituted for the former
reference to a "candidate, treasurer, or other agent of the candidate,
political party, or partisan organization" for clarity and to conform to
terminology used throughout this article.
[(t)] (Z) "Independent expenditure" means an expenditure by a person [or
political committee] to aid or promote the success or defeat of a candidate [that] IF
THE EXPENDITURE is not made in coordination with, or at the request or suggestion
of, [a] THE candidate [or authorized committee or agent], A CAMPAIGN FINANCE
ENTITY of the candidate, OR AN AGENT OF THE CANDIDATE.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 1-101(t).
The defined term "campaign finance entity" is substituted for the former
reference to "authorized committee" of the candidate for clarity and
consistency with terminology used in Title 13 of this article.
[(u)](AA) "Infamous crime" means any felony, treason, perjury, or any crime
involving an element of deceit, fraud, or corruption.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 1-101(u).
No changes are made.
[(v)] (BB) "Local board" means a county board of elections.
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