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HB4017Introduced in the House

Relating to use of campaign contributions; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The Act permits certain campaign money to be used for security costs. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Provides that amounts received as contributions by a candidate, principal campaign committee of a candidate and principal campaign committee of a holder of public office may be used for specified security-related expenses. Provides that a candidate or holder of public office may convert to personal use specified items obtained as security-related expenses after the candidate or holder of public office is no longer a candidate or holder of public office. Provides that the conversion to personal use of specified security-related expenses is not a gift for the purposes of government ethics laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Where it stands

Chapter 103, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 2, 2026

28

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
David Smith1Yes
Noah Robinson2Yes
Jeffrey Golden3Yes
Floyd Prozanski4Yes
Richard Anderson5Yes
Cedric Hayden6Yes
James Manning7Yes
Sara Gelser Blouin8Yes
Fred Girod9Absent
Deb Patterson10Yes

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Rules.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 48; Nays, 3--Owens, Smith G, Yunker; Absent, 1--Mannix; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Diehl, Elmer, Sanchez, Speaker Fahey.

  8. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  9. Referred to Rules.

  10. Public Hearing held.

  11. Work Session held.

  12. Recommendation: Do pass.

  13. Second reading.

  14. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Girod.

  15. Speaker signed.

  16. President signed.

  17. Governor signed.

  18. Chapter 103, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

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