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MarylandSB 00112026 Regular SessionSenate

Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

New January filing rules for campaigns

The law moves the annual campaign finance report to the fourth Wednesday in January, replacing the old third‑Wednesday date. Continuing political committees must file this report every year they exist. The January report must include activity through the 14th day before it is due. These changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Public financing payouts start July 1

The State Board of Elections cannot start Fair Campaign Financing Fund payments before July 1 of the year before an election. This replaces the old earliest start in January of the year before the election. Payments still require Board certification of eligibility and follow Board rules. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 51

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 10 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 33 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 442

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (32-10)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (101-33)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {183026/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/3/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  10. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/6/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (35-8)

    3/5/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {373527/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/2/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/9/2026Senate

  16. Hearing canceled

    2/9/2026Senate

  17. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026Senate

  18. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  19. Pre-filed

    9/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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