AN ACT MAKING A TECHNICAL CHANGE CONCERNING A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT.
This bill amends a campaign finance statute to clarify that individual contributions over $100 must be made via personal check or credit card. The change applies to donations given to candidates or political committees, excluding in-kind contributions. The amendment is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and does not alter existing contribution limits but specifies the payment methods required for larger donations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Committee
2
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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