HB1153: Campaign Finance Issue Committee Creation

Exempts issue committees from the requirement to register with the appropriate election official unless and until such time as the committee accepts or makes contributions in excess of $200 to support or oppose a ballot measure. Specifies a ballot measure exists as of the earliest of any of the following events: a title has been set; the measure has been referred to voters; a citizen petition has had its format approved for printing; a petition has been circulated and signed by at least one person; a petition has been filed with the appropriate election official.