SB502Introduced in the Senate
Campaign finance; prohibited contributions to candidates.
Introduced by Danica Roem, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Campaign finance; prohibited contributions to candidates. Prohibits candidates, campaign committees, and political committees from soliciting or accepting contributions from any public utility, as defined in relevant law, and prohibits any public utility or political action committee established by such public utility from making any such contribution. The bill also provides that its provisions shall not be construed to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of contributions from a political action committee established by the employees of a public utility. Under the bill, such political action committee may be administered by the public utility so long as no general treasury funds of the public utility are used for the purposes of making contributions to any candidate, campaign committee, or political committee.
Where it stands
Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N 1-A) · February 10, 2026
7
Yes
7
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | No |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Not Voting |
| Danny Diggs | 24 | No |
| Tara Durant | 27 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102998D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB502)
Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.