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Committee approves bill allowing political parties to use larger college venues for conventions
Summary
SB 118 permits recognized political parties to use larger college venues for caucus/convention events and requires reimbursement for costs; committee passed the bill unanimously and placed it on consent.
The committee unanimously recommended SB 118, Political Party Procedures Amendments, which expands access for recognized political parties to use larger college campus venues for caucus nights and conventions while requiring reimbursement for actual costs.
Sponsor Senator Brammer told the committee the measure extends existing policy that lets parties use school facilities for caucus night and applies it to larger convention venues on college campuses, often needed for larger turnout. The bill requires parties to reimburse institutions for any direct costs and does not change existing reimbursement expectations.
Senator Baldry, a former political-party secretary who manages scheduling for precincts, said expanded venue options would have been helpful and voiced full support. The committee heard no public opposition during the session and the sponsor asked that the bill be placed on consent; the committee agreed.
SB 118 will be placed on consent for the full Senate calendar.
