Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.

Added a new definition for 'impeding absence' that specifies when a member is considered absent for quorum-breaking purposes, including when the house compels attendance or orders arrest warrants.

Simplified the prohibited actions section to clearly list what legislators and committees cannot do during an impeding absence, including accepting contributions over the per diem threshold or making travel/lodging expenditures.

Added a new section requiring the return of prohibited political contributions within five days of receipt, with specific rules for determining when mail contributions are considered received.

Streamlined the civil penalty process by consolidating the statement of facts, certification, and court hearing procedures into clearer, more sequential sections.

Added effective date provisions stating the new subchapter applies only to contributions accepted or expenditures made on or after the act's effective date, with the act taking effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.