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HB1278Introduced in the House

Prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

Introduced

Introduced by Will Mortenson, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

Where it stands

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47. H.J. 414

February 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · February 23, 2026

20

Yes

47

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 219

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1278C

  4. State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1278D

  5. State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.

  6. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47. H.J. 414

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