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

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 5, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 21, 202644–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 23, 202690–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

HF 2601 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2601, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2601 What’s a funnel?

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  Withdrawn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  Withdrawn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