AN ACT CONCERNING LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

This bill prohibits lobbyists and their political committees from making or soliciting campaign contributions to candidates running for state legislative office during legislative sessions, including regular, special, and reconvened sessions. It also bars these candidates and their political committees from accepting such contributions during the same periods. The restrictions apply specifically to contributions intended to aid or promote the nomination or election of candidates for the General Assembly, state offices, municipal offices, or probate judge positions. Additionally, the bill requires exploratory committees established by candidates to file dissolution notices and financial statements within fifteen days of certain triggering events, with specific rules for distributing any surplus funds. These measures take effect on January 1, 2027.