Senate Rules Committee, February 16, 2026
The Senate Rules Committee debated and voted to adopt a permanent rule (option 2) prohibiting senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting campaign contributions on days when the Senate is in regular or special session, with a written exception for unknowing/passive receipt. The committee discussed definitions and edge cases such as website donation buttons and passive mail receipts before approving the rule by voice/roll call (5 ayes).
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