Modifies provisions relating to the expenditure of public funds
HB 373 prohibits public officials, employees, or agents of political subdivisions (including school districts and charter schools) from using public funds to support or oppose ballot measures or candidates, or to pay debts for political committees. It specifically bans directing public money toward political activities while allowing officials to make public appearances or issue press releases about ballot measures. Violations would be treated as a class four election offense. The bill aims to prevent public funds from being used for political advocacy, directly affecting local government entities and school districts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Peggy McGaugh
RRepublican
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