(a) In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(a).
The former phrase "unless otherwise provided" is deleted as an unnecessary statement of a normal rule of statutory construction.
The only other changes are in style.
(b) Comptroller.- "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the State.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(c).
The only changes are in style.
(c) Eligible gubernatorial ticket.- "Eligible gubernatorial ticket" means a gubernatorial ticket that qualifies to receive a public contribution.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(d).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
The only other changes are in style.
(d) Eligible private contribution.- "Eligible private contribution" means that part of a monetary or in-kind contribution or series of contributions from an individual that does not exceed $250.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(e).
The former reference to a "campaign" contribution is deleted in light of the definition of "contribution" in § 1-101 of this article. Defined Terms.
"Contribution" § 1-101
(e) Fund.- "Fund" means the "Fair Campaign Financing Fund".
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(f).
No changes are made.
(f) Gubernatorial ticket.- "Gubernatorial ticket" means a Governor-Lieutenant Governor unit.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(b).
The term "[g]ubernatorial ticket" is substituted for the former term "[c]andidate" for clarity and because the Governor and Lieutenant Governor may not run for office as individual candidates but must run as a unit. Moreover, the defined term "candidate" is used throughout this article to mean an individual who runs for office. See § 1-101 of this article.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that this title appears to envision that a gubernatorial ticket must formally file a certificate of candidacy as a unit before seeking to qualify for public financing under this title. Current law apparently excludes an individual seeking the gubernatorial nomination from being eligible to qualify for public financing in the early stages of an election campaign before the individual has formally designated a lieutenant governor candidate as a running mate under § 5-205 of this article. This result seems anomalous in light of the usual treatment of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidate under this article wherein each candidate has a separate contribution limit per election cycle. See, e.g., letter dated July 30, 1997, from Mary O. Lunden, Assistant Attorney General, to Bruce L. Marcus, Esquire.
(g) Public contribution.- "Public contribution" means money distributed from the Fund to a gubernatorial ticket under this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(g).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
(h) Seed money.- "Seed money" means cumulative eligible private contributions equaling 10% or more of the expenditure limit prescribed under § 15-105 of this title for an election.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(h).
The reference to contributions equaling 10% "or more" of the expenditure limit is added for clarity.
The reference to "cumulative" eligible private contributions is substituted for the former reference to "a sum" of eligible private contributions for clarity.
The former reference to "lawfully raised" eligible private contributions is deleted as surplusage. Similarly, the former reference to the "maximum campaign" expenditure limit is deleted. Defined Terms.
"Eligible private contributions" § 15-102
"Expenditure" § 1-101
(i) Treasurer.-
(1) "Treasurer" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
(2) "Treasurer" includes a subtreasurer. Revisor's Note.
Paragraph (1) of this subsection is new language added for clarity.
Paragraph (2) of this subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(i).
In paragraph (2) of this section, the former reference to a "campaign" subtreasurer is deleted as surplusage.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that the inclusion of a "subtreasurer" in the definition of "treasurer" may have substantive implications and raises questions concerning the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of the subtreasurer under this title as compared to the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of subtreasurers under the other provisions of this article. Elsewhere in this article, subtreasurers generally provide administrative assistance to the treasurer, but are not granted the same authority nor held to the same standards as treasurers. Defined Terms.
(a) In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(a).
The former phrase "unless otherwise provided" is deleted as an unnecessary statement of a normal rule of statutory construction.
The only other changes are in style.
(b) Comptroller.- "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the State.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(c).
The only changes are in style.
(c) Eligible gubernatorial ticket.- "Eligible gubernatorial ticket" means a gubernatorial ticket that qualifies to receive a public contribution.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(d).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
The only other changes are in style.
(d) Eligible private contribution.- "Eligible private contribution" means that part of a monetary or in-kind contribution or series of contributions from an individual that does not exceed $250.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(e).
The former reference to a "campaign" contribution is deleted in light of the definition of "contribution" in § 1-101 of this article. Defined Terms.
"Contribution" § 1-101
(e) Fund.- "Fund" means the "Fair Campaign Financing Fund".
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(f).
No changes are made.
(f) Gubernatorial ticket.- "Gubernatorial ticket" means a Governor-Lieutenant Governor unit.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(b).
The term "[g]ubernatorial ticket" is substituted for the former term "[c]andidate" for clarity and because the Governor and Lieutenant Governor may not run for office as individual candidates but must run as a unit. Moreover, the defined term "candidate" is used throughout this article to mean an individual who runs for office. See § 1-101 of this article.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that this title appears to envision that a gubernatorial ticket must formally file a certificate of candidacy as a unit before seeking to qualify for public financing under this title. Current law apparently excludes an individual seeking the gubernatorial nomination from being eligible to qualify for public financing in the early stages of an election campaign before the individual has formally designated a lieutenant governor candidate as a running mate under § 5-205 of this article. This result seems anomalous in light of the usual treatment of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidate under this article wherein each candidate has a separate contribution limit per election cycle. See, e.g., letter dated July 30, 1997, from Mary O. Lunden, Assistant Attorney General, to Bruce L. Marcus, Esquire.
(g) Public contribution.- "Public contribution" means money distributed from the Fund to a gubernatorial ticket under this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(g).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
(h) Seed money.- "Seed money" means cumulative eligible private contributions equaling 10% or more of the expenditure limit prescribed under § 15-105 of this title for an election.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(h).
The reference to contributions equaling 10% "or more" of the expenditure limit is added for clarity.
The reference to "cumulative" eligible private contributions is substituted for the former reference to "a sum" of eligible private contributions for clarity.
The former reference to "lawfully raised" eligible private contributions is deleted as surplusage. Similarly, the former reference to the "maximum campaign" expenditure limit is deleted. Defined Terms.
"Eligible private contributions" § 15-102
"Expenditure" § 1-101
(i) Treasurer.-
(1) "Treasurer" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
(2) "Treasurer" includes a subtreasurer. Revisor's Note.
Paragraph (1) of this subsection is new language added for clarity.
Paragraph (2) of this subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(i).
In paragraph (2) of this section, the former reference to a "campaign" subtreasurer is deleted as surplusage.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that the inclusion of a "subtreasurer" in the definition of "treasurer" may have substantive implications and raises questions concerning the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of the subtreasurer under this title as compared to the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of subtreasurers under the other provisions of this article. Elsewhere in this article, subtreasurers generally provide administrative assistance to the treasurer, but are not granted the same authority nor held to the same standards as treasurers. Defined Terms.
(a) In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(a).
The former phrase "unless otherwise provided" is deleted as an unnecessary statement of a normal rule of statutory construction.
The only other changes are in style.
(b) Comptroller.- "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the State.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(c).
The only changes are in style.
(c) Eligible gubernatorial ticket.- "Eligible gubernatorial ticket" means a gubernatorial ticket that qualifies to receive a public contribution.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(d).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
The only other changes are in style.
(d) Eligible private contribution.- "Eligible private contribution" means that part of a monetary or in-kind contribution or series of contributions from an individual that does not exceed $250.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(e).
The former reference to a "campaign" contribution is deleted in light of the definition of "contribution" in § 1-101 of this article. Defined Terms.
"Contribution" § 1-101
(e) Fund.- "Fund" means the "Fair Campaign Financing Fund".
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 15-102(f).
No changes are made.
(f) Gubernatorial ticket.- "Gubernatorial ticket" means a Governor-Lieutenant Governor unit.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(b).
The term "[g]ubernatorial ticket" is substituted for the former term "[c]andidate" for clarity and because the Governor and Lieutenant Governor may not run for office as individual candidates but must run as a unit. Moreover, the defined term "candidate" is used throughout this article to mean an individual who runs for office. See § 1-101 of this article.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that this title appears to envision that a gubernatorial ticket must formally file a certificate of candidacy as a unit before seeking to qualify for public financing under this title. Current law apparently excludes an individual seeking the gubernatorial nomination from being eligible to qualify for public financing in the early stages of an election campaign before the individual has formally designated a lieutenant governor candidate as a running mate under § 5-205 of this article. This result seems anomalous in light of the usual treatment of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidate under this article wherein each candidate has a separate contribution limit per election cycle. See, e.g., letter dated July 30, 1997, from Mary O. Lunden, Assistant Attorney General, to Bruce L. Marcus, Esquire.
(g) Public contribution.- "Public contribution" means money distributed from the Fund to a gubernatorial ticket under this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(g).
As to the substitution of the phrase "gubernatorial ticket" for the former word "candidate", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (f) of this section.
(h) Seed money.- "Seed money" means cumulative eligible private contributions equaling 10% or more of the expenditure limit prescribed under § 15-105 of this title for an election.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(h).
The reference to contributions equaling 10% "or more" of the expenditure limit is added for clarity.
The reference to "cumulative" eligible private contributions is substituted for the former reference to "a sum" of eligible private contributions for clarity.
The former reference to "lawfully raised" eligible private contributions is deleted as surplusage. Similarly, the former reference to the "maximum campaign" expenditure limit is deleted. Defined Terms.
"Eligible private contributions" § 15-102
"Expenditure" § 1-101
(i) Treasurer.-
(1) "Treasurer" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
(2) "Treasurer" includes a subtreasurer. Revisor's Note.
Paragraph (1) of this subsection is new language added for clarity.
Paragraph (2) of this subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 15-102(i).
In paragraph (2) of this section, the former reference to a "campaign" subtreasurer is deleted as surplusage.
The Election Law Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that the inclusion of a "subtreasurer" in the definition of "treasurer" may have substantive implications and raises questions concerning the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of the subtreasurer under this title as compared to the rights, duties, responsibilities, and personal liability of subtreasurers under the other provisions of this article. Elsewhere in this article, subtreasurers generally provide administrative assistance to the treasurer, but are not granted the same authority nor held to the same standards as treasurers. Defined Terms.
