Bills › 91st General Assembly

HF 2601Signed by Governor · June 2, 2026

Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns by foreign nationals and investigations of election misconduct, and making penalties applicable

Sponsored by the House State Government (companion To Sf 2204 By Committee on State Government) Committee, Rep. Austin Harris (R)

Topics:Elections & voting

Same legislation: HF 2044, SF 2078, SF 2204

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 5, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 23, 202690–0
  5. Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 21, 202644–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 4

0 adopted · 1 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

  • S-5203 · filed April 21, 2026 by Sen. Molly Donahue (D)
    AI summary This amendment adds specific legal definitions for terms like communication, coordinated expenditure, electioneering communication, and express advocacy. It also updates the definition of a political committee and adds new requirements for the information included in reports filed by permanent organizations.
    Never voted on
  • H-8248 · filed March 20, 2026 by
    AI summary This amendment adds a rule that contributions made by residents who are not eligible voters are considered illegal campaign contributions. It also updates the bill's title to include illegal campaign contributions.
    Withdrawn
    March 23, 2026
  • S-5101 · filed March 17, 2026 by Sen. Janet Petersen (D)
    AI summary This amendment adds specific legal definitions for terms like "communication," "coordinated expenditure," "electioneering communication," and "express advocacy." It also updates the requirements for what information must be included in political committee reports and clarifies how certain organizations must handle their funds.
    Withdrawn
    April 21, 2026
  • H-8218 · filed March 12, 2026 by
    AI summary This amendment adds specific legal definitions for terms like "communication," "coordinated expenditure," "electioneering communication," and "express advocacy." It also updates the requirements for what information must be included in political committee reports and clarifies how permanent organizations must handle political funds.
    Failed
    29–61
    March 23, 2026