SF642 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Major political parties acceptance of contributions during the legislative session prohibition
Related bill: HF600
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 642 introduced in the Minnesota Legislature aims to prohibit major political parties and their associated committees from accepting contributions from registered lobbyists, political committees, political funds, or unregistered associations during the legislative session. This includes any payments for event attendance or access to facilities that might occur during the session. Essentially, the bill seeks to prevent conflicts of interest and enhance legislative integrity by separating fundraising activities from legislative processes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Explicit inclusion of contributions for event attendance as violations."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This bill modifies the rules regarding contributions to political parties and candidates during the legislative session under section 10A.273.",
"modified": [
"Clarifications on prohibited contributions from registered lobbyists and political committees."
]
},
"citation": "10A.273",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
}
]