Clean State Firewall

Stop Dark Money at the State Line

Problem

Out-of-state dark-money groups funnel anonymous cash into local races via shell LLCs. Voters never know who’s really behind attack ads or mailers.

How It Works

  1. Register: Before spending or lobbying here, any group (PAC, LLC, 501(c)(4), etc.)—no matter where it’s incorporated—must register with the state.
  2. Report Donors: They must submit a single report listing every upstream donor (including shell LLCs), tracing all the way back to actual people or parent corporations.
  3. Publish Disclosure: The state posts that report on its website at least 48 hours before any ad or lobby spend goes live.
  4. Enforce: If they refuse, the state can block their spending—no registration, no ads.

Why It Matters

  • Out-of-state billionaires, phamaceutical trusts, or private equity firms can no longer hide behind shell LLC names when trying to buy elections.
  • Voters and local journalists immediately see “Alice Millionaire gave $500K” or “PharmaCorp donated $1M,” instead of a blank “Health LLC.”
  • Forces groups to reveal themselves or stay out of state elections entirely.

How You Can Help

  • Ask your state representative to co-sponsor the bill, citing examples of shell-LLC spending.
  • Volunteer to monitor the Secretary of State’s disclosure page and tip off new anonymously registered groups.
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