BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5865: Contributions to candidates

Prohibiting contributions to candidates by entities with close financial interests in state policy.

Summary

Prohibits the following from making contributions, to certain candidates, that are reportable under the fair campaign practices act: (1) A person that engages in collective bargaining on behalf of its membership with a local agency; (2) A person who currently holds, has held, or is bidding or competing for a contract of at least one million dollars with the state, a state office, or a state agency since the…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting contributions to candidates by entities with close financial interests in state policy;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 7, 2017First reading, referred to State Government.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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