HB1278

Prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

Introduced·2/4/26

Prohibits certain political committees from accepting contributions from specific state officers or employees.

The bill adds a new section to chapter 12-27, prohibiting candidate campaign committees and political action committees affiliated with state officials from accepting contributions from certain state officers or employees. Specifically, it bans contributions from heads of state departments or agencies, the highest-paid employees (excluding the head) in those departments or agencies, and those who report directly to the official.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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47 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 23

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47. H.J. 414

Feb 18

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 18

House

State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1278C