As introduced: - Repeals and replaces the state's existing campaign finance laws with the new Campaign Finance Transparency Act. - Establishes new campaign contribution limits, including $1,500 for legislative, judicial, and local races and $6,000 for statewide races from any person per election. - Prohibits a foreign national or foreign entity from making a contribution or expenditure in a state or local election, and makes knowing and willful violations a potential felony. - Creates a legal remedy for candidates targeted by deceptive synthetic media in campaign communications and requires a disclosure for its use. - Requires any person paying $100 or more to signature gatherers for a ballot initiative or referendum to file an expenditure report.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 1, 2026 | — | Retained on calendar |
Mar 31, 2026 | — | Retained on calendar |
Mar 30, 2026 | — | Retained on calendar |
Mar 27, 2026 | — | Retained on calendar |
Mar 26, 2026 | — | Read second time; filed for Third Reading |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - State Affairs |
Mar 25, 2026 | — | Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading |
Mar 24, 2026 | — | Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs |
| Last Action | Apr 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 28, 2026 |