Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line from the end (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: " parties." the following: ' This section does not prohibit a candidate from using personal funds for post-election parties as governed by rules of the commission.'

SUMMARY

This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies that a Maine Clean Election Act candidate may use personal funds for a post-election party in accordance with rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.