SB0213Introduced in the Senate
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY MEDIA
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Government Advertising Spending Transparency Act. Provides that, no later than October 1, 2026 (rather than no later than June 30, 2026), and October 1 of each year thereafter, each State agency or department shall report the amount and distribution of its advertising spending to the General Assembly and post the report on its website. Provides that, if a contracted vendor places advertisements on behalf of a State agency or department, the State agency or department shall make a good faith effort to collect from the vendor sufficient information to comply with the provisions of the Act.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0077
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
109
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Stadelman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 007-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0077
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