Senate Rules Committee adopts rule banning campaign contributions during session, inserts 'legislative' qualifier

Feb 13, 2026

The Senate Rules Committee on Feb. 13 approved Senate Rule 15-9, banning solicitation or acceptance of campaign contributions on Capitol grounds and adding the word “legislative” to paragraph B to target legislative campaign contributions on days the Senate is in session. The amendment and final rule passed by affirmation votes.

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The Senate Rules Committee on Friday adopted a new rule, Senate Rule 15-9, prohibiting solicitation or acceptance of campaign contributions in areas under the Senate’s control and during days when the Senate is in regular or special session.

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