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S8

194th

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to campaign finance reform

StatusActive Amendments0 SponsorPaul W. Mark CommitteeNot yet assigned

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By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 8) of Paul W. Mark for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to campaign finance reform. Election Laws.

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Date	Branch	Action
5/1/2025	House	5/1/2025 HousePlaced on file, in concurrence
5/1/2025	Senate	5/1/2025 SenateProposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file
3/24/2025	Joint	3/24/2025 JointHearing scheduled for 04/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1
3/3/2025	House	3/3/2025 HouseHouse concurred
3/3/2025	Senate	3/3/2025 SenateReferred to the committee on Election Laws

Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark Primary sponsor
Manny Cruz

Committee	Recommendation	Vote
J15	Adverse	—

Bill	Title	Status
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H65	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to housing	Active
H66	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to oaths of office	Active
H67	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution prohibiting eminent domain takings	Active
H68	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to changing the mandatory age of retirement for judges	Active
H69	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor	Active
H71	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands	Active
S10	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor	Active
S11	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands	Active
S12	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax	Active
S13	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds	Active
S6	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission	Active
S7	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights	Active
S9	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process	Active

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▸SECTION 1

Corporations are not people and may be regulated. The rights afforded to the human inhabitants of this Commonwealth, under this Constitution, are not applicable to any corporation, corporate entity, or artificial person. Any references to persons, citizens, inhabitants, subjects, men, women, people, individuals, or like terms in this Constitution are not to be construed in any way to be referring to a corporation, corporate entity, or artificial person. All corporations, corporate entities, or artificial persons shall do business in Massachusetts under the regulation of laws passed by the Massachusetts General Court, which shall set the rights of such entities to do business to promote the common good and strengthen the social compact of this Commonwealth.

▸SECTION 2

The Massachusetts General Court may regulate and set reasonable limits on all political contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their economic status, have access to the political process and that no individual gains more access or ability to influence in any way, the election of any candidate for public office, or any ballot measure. The Massachusetts General Court shall require that any and all permissible contributions and expenditures, including late donations, be publicly disclosed, in a timely manner, for the purpose of informing the people, before any vote is held.

▸SECTION 3

Nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

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SECTION 1. Corporations are not people and may be regulated. The rights afforded to the human inhabitants of this Commonwealth, under this Constitution, are not applicable to any corporation, corporate entity, or artificial person. Any references to persons, citizens, inhabitants, subjects, men, women, people, individuals, or like terms in this Constitution are not to be construed in any way to be referring to a corporation, corporate entity, or artificial person. All corporations, corporate entities, or artificial persons shall do business in Massachusetts under the regulation of laws passed by the Massachusetts General Court, which shall set the rights of such entities to do business to promote the common good and strengthen the social compact of this Commonwealth.
SECTION 2. The Massachusetts General Court may regulate and set reasonable limits on all political contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their economic status, have access to the political process and that no individual gains more access or ability to influence in any way, the election of any candidate for public office, or any ballot measure. The Massachusetts General Court shall require that any and all permissible contributions and expenditures, including late donations, be publicly disclosed, in a timely manner, for the purpose of informing the people, before any vote is held.
SECTION 3. Nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.