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      Citation index: Part 400 - Increased limits for candidates opposing self-financed candidates

Citation index: Part 400 - Increased limits for candidates opposing self-financed candidates The citation index lists numerically, then chronologically, all regulations that have a written Explanation and Justification (E&J). For each regulation listed, the index provides the subject and the year the rule took effect. Be aware that a citation may cover different subjects over the years. The conversion tables trace the periodic reorganization and renumbering of regulations. The Appendix lists previous citations for any current regulation that has been renumbered. Users of this index are referred to the Appendix by an asterisk next to the subject category in this index. If the E&J simply explains an amendment to the regulation, but not a change in Commission policy or citation, only the year and the page are given for the E&J. To locate a particular E&J for a regulation, simply look up the citation, then match up the subject and year, and click on the year listed.
 Part 400, Subpart A: Scope and definitions
          
            Part 400, Subpart B: Notification and reporting requirements converted
          
            Part 400, Subpart C: Determining when the increased limits apply
          
            Part 400, Subpart D: Calculation of increased limits for Senate and House of Representatives candidates
          
            Part 400, Subpart E: Disposal of excess contributions
 Part 400, Subpart A: Scope and definitions

  
  
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                                    Opposing candidates
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    2009400.4
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Expenditure from personal funds
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    2009400.5
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Applicable limits
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Increased limit
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                            Year400.20
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Initial notification of expenditures from personal funds – senate
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Reporting obligations of candidates and their committees
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    2009400.31
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Preventing disproportionate advantage resulting from increased contribution and coordinated party expenditures limits
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                            Year400.40
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Calculating increased limit for house elections
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Effect of increased limits on aggregate contribution limits for individuals
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Definition of excess contributions
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Relation of excess contributions to election in which they are made
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    2009400.52
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Prohibition against redesignation
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Disposal of excess contributions
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Notification of disposal of excess contributions
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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