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Committee approves technical fix clarifying lobbyist-contribution prohibition during legislative sessions
Summary
The committee voted to pass HB 413 with technical amendments clarifying that lobbyist contribution prohibitions apply during periods when both legislative houses are in session and assigned administrative oversight details to the Campaign Spending Commission.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted to pass House Bill 413 with technical amendments clarifying administrative oversight and the meaning of “legislative session” for a statutory ban on lobbyist contributions.
The Campaign Spending Commission testified in support, saying the bill clarifies that the prohibition applies during sessions in which both houses convene, and requested an explicit administrative contact in the statute. The committee made a technical amendment to specify the executive director responsible and adjusted one cross‑reference for clarity.
The committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill.
