Committee hears testimony supporting bill allowing campaign funds for reasonable security costs
Witnesses from ADT and the Electronic Security Association urged the Senate rules committee to pass HB 40 17, which would clarify that campaign and officeholder committees may use campaign funds for reasonable, documented security expenses tied to candidacy or holding public office.
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The Senate Committee on Rules held a public hearing on House Bill 40 17, which would permit contributions to a candidate's principal campaign committee or officeholder committee to pay for reasonable security-related expenses tied to the person's role as a candidate or public official.
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