1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to campaign finance; broadening the definition of "corporation";
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.15, subdivision 1.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. For purposes of this section, "corporation" means:
1.7 	(1) a corporation organized for profit that does business in this state;
1.8 	(2) a nonprofit corporation that carries out activities in this state; or
1.9 	(3) a limited liability company formed under chapter 322B, or under similar laws of 
1.10 	another state, that does business in this state.; or
1.11 	(4) a business entity established or operated by a foreign government or by an entity 
1.12 	or subdivision of an entity that exercises governmental functions for purposes of Public 
1.13 	Law 97-473, Title II.