Changes to Existing Law
HB1278 — Prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.
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§ 12-27
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NEW SECTION added to Chapter 12-27
Neither the candidate campaign committee of a state official nor a political action committee affiliated with a state official may accept a contribution from an individual who is employed or appointed by the official and: (1) Is the head of a department or agency of state government; (2) Is the highest paid employee, not including the head, in the department or agency; or (3) Reports directly to the official. For purposes of this section, "state official" means the Governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, commissioner of school and public lands, or a member of the Legislature. Section 2. This Act is effective beginning January 1, 2027. 15