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Committee approves first substitute to clarify use of candidate photos in mailed public materials

Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Standing Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The committee unanimously recommended a first substitute to Senate Bill 264, clarifying that a public official's photo may appear in mailed materials if all candidates for the same office are featured equally. Mill Creek officials said the change fixes an unintended ban on routine voter guides.

Senate Bill 264 returned to the Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Standing Committee with a first substitute intended to address unintended consequences from last year's restriction on public funds being used to display public officials' photos near election time.

The sponsor said the prior legislation sought to curb placement of public-official photos in materials that reach the…

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