This bill prevents state employees in certain high-ranking positions from contributing money to the campaign committees or political action committees of their bosses in state government. Specifically, employees who are department heads, the highest-paid staff member in their department, or who report directly to a state official (like the Governor, Attorney General, or legislators) cannot make these contributions. The ban takes effect January 1, 2027.
The amendment NARROWS the bill by limiting the contribution ban to "state employees" rather than "individuals," and BROADENS the definition of covered "state officials" to include Public Utilities Commission commissioners. This tightens the restriction to focus specifically on state payroll while expanding which elected/appointed officials' campaigns are protected from employee contributions.
Other amendments
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47. H.J. 414
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 219
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended