Scope and Purpose

M.G.L. c. 55 is a comprehensive and specific statute which covers a variety of areas concerning the financing of political campaigns in the Commonwealth for state, county, city and town elections. It regulates the sources from, and manner in which, campaign funds may be raised and spent. It provides for the disclosure of all contributions received and expenditures made. The statute also regulates certain conduct surrounding the raising and spending of campaign funds, such as the activities of public employees. 970 CMR 2.00 governs all expenditures by political committees organized for the purpose of participation in Massachusetts campaign finance activity.