Restricts political contributions and expenditures by legislators absent without leave to impede legislative action.

The bill restricts political contributions and expenditures by legislators absent without leave to impede legislative action. It prohibits contributions exceeding a single day of legislative per diem and expenditures for travel, food, or lodging during such absences. It mandates the return of contributions received during these periods and authorizes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for violations. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals District has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over related matters.

Restricts political contributions and expenditures by legislators absent without leave to impede legislative action.

The bill restricts political contributions and expenditures by legislators absent without leave to impede legislative action. It prohibits contributions exceeding a single day of legislative per diem and expenditures for travel, food, or lodging during such absences. It mandates the return of contributions received during these periods and authorizes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for violations. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals District has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over related matters.