Relates to prohibiting the conversion of campaign funds for personal use
This bill prohibits candidates and political committees from using campaign funds for personal expenses unrelated to elections or public office. It specifically bans spending on household costs (like mortgage or utilities), personal clothing, tuition, family salaries, entertainment, and country club dues unless directly tied to campaign activities or official duties. The law defines "personal use" as expenses benefiting the candidate personally or covering normal living costs that would exist regardless of the campaign. Exceptions allow campaign funds to cover legitimate office-related costs or expenses not reimbursed by the government. The bill clarifies these rules to prevent misuse of donated money while maintaining flexibility for campaign necessities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
Co
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Yudelka Tapia
DDemocratic
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