HF600 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Major political parties prohibited from accepting contributions during the legislative session.

Related bill: SF642

AI Generated Summary

This bill aims to regulate the funding of political parties and candidates in Minnesota. Specifically, it prohibits major political parties and candidates for legislative or constitutional office from accepting contributions from lobbyists, political committees, political funds, or unregistered associations during the legislative session. Additionally, the bill bans these groups from making contributions to the candidates and parties during this period. If contributions are made to attend events or gain access to facilities operated by political parties or candidates' committees during the legislative session, these actions are considered violations of the law. Essentially, the goal is to prevent influence from external financial interests on politicians while the legislature is in session.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection clarifying prohibitions on contributions by lobbyists during events held by political parties."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies regulations regarding contributions to political parties during legislative sessions under section 10A.273.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the scope of restrictions on contributions from registered lobbyists, political committees, and associations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "10A.273"
  }
]