Conference committee debates bill to limit corporate political spending while seeking litigation-ready language

Apr 30, 2026

Lawmakers discussed Senate Bill 2471, a measure aimed at restricting corporate political influence by clarifying the status and limits of "artificial persons." The House and Senate said they favor different approaches and agreed to continue work the next day while awaiting approvals.

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The joint conference committee spent more than an hour on Senate Bill 2471, a measure described as addressing the powers of "artificial persons" and intended to limit corporate political influence.

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