Connecticut § 9-701 - Citizens' Election Fund.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 9-701 — Citizens' Election Fund., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-701. Citizens' Election Fund.
Sec. 9-701. Citizens' Election Fund. There is established the “Citizens' Election Fund”, which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. The fund may contain any moneys required by law to be deposited in the fund. Investment earnings credited to the assets of the fund shall become part of the assets of the fund. The State Treasurer shall administer the fund. All moneys deposited in the fund shall be used for the purposes of sections 9-700 to 9-716, inclusive.
(Oct. 25 Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-5, S. 2; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-1, S. 97; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 86.)
History: Oct. 25 Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-5 effective January 1, 2006; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-1 made $1,000,000 limit on administrative costs deducted by commission applicable to fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, increased limit to $2,300,000 during any fiscal year thereafter and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2007; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 eliminated authority of commission to deduct certain administrative costs from fund, effective September 9, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 9-701
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 9-701 cover?
Section 9-701 ("Citizens' Election Fund.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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