SF642 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Major political parties acceptance of contributions during the legislative session prohibition
Related bill: HF600
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 642 introduced in the Minnesota Legislature aims to prohibit major political parties and their associated committees from accepting contributions from registered lobbyists, political committees, political funds, or unregistered associations during the legislative session. This includes any payments for event attendance or access to facilities that might occur during the session. Essentially, the bill seeks to prevent conflicts of interest and enhance legislative integrity by separating fundraising activities from legislative processes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies prohibition on contributions from associations not registered with the board."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill prohibits major political parties and related entities from accepting contributions during the legislative session, amending current restrictions under section 10A.273, subdivision 1.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "10A.273"
}
]