An Act to Establish a Primary Election Period for Unenrolled Candidates in Order to Receive Campaign Contributions in Amounts Equal to Amounts Allowed for Enrolled Candidates in the Same Period
Sponsored By: Stacy F. Brenner (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Sets primary fundraising period for unenrolled candidates
The law defines the primary fundraising period for candidates who seek nomination by petition (unenrolled). It runs from the day after the most recent general election for that office through the day of the primary. During this time, the same contribution limits that apply to enrolled candidates apply to these candidates and their donors. The law does not change the dollar limits, only when those limits apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stacy F. Brenner
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Craig V. Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 181
6/8/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-117).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/22/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-117) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-117).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5/21/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2/4/2025HouseCommittee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
2/4/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-117), adopted by House & Senate
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