LobbyComply Blog

The second regular session of the 103rd General Assembly has concluded except for a technical session on May 28 and the official adjournment sine die on May 30. During the session, lawmakers passed House Bill 1871, requiring all solicitations, except those from a connected organization of a continuing committee, to disclose what percentage of the campaign contribution will be received by the candidate, committee, or any other entity. The bill also requires donations to be one-time unless a donor affirmatively opts into recurring contributions. The bill permits a registered lobbyist to maintain a candidate committee designated to seek election to a county, municipal, or school board office, provided they are not registered to lobby the county, municipality, or school district. Gov. Kehoe must sign or veto legislation within 15 days after transmittal, or it becomes law without his signature with an effective date of August 28.

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Prior to adjourning for the year, lawmakers passed a bill amending the powers and duties of the Election Commission. Effective immediately, Senate Bill 233 permits the commission to administratively disband an inactive committee. The bill also removes the discretion of the commission with respect to certain civil penalties that may be imposed and instead requires the commission to impose the civil penalties. The bill requires the commission to assess a civil penalty of $500 or $1,000, depending on the violation. Lawmakers also passed a bill prohibiting ranked choice voting.

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