Senate Rules Committee adopts ban on soliciting or accepting campaign donations during session

Feb 16, 2026

The Senate Rules Committee approved a permanent rule (option 2) barring senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting campaign contributions on days when the Senate is in regular or special session, with an exception for truly passive, unknowing receipt.

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The Senate Rules Committee voted to adopt a permanent rule prohibiting senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting legislative campaign contributions on any day the Senate is in regular or special session.

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