Establishing campaign contribution limits for state employees.

SB 6341 sets a $250 annual limit on political contributions made by state employees to candidates for any elected office (including legislative, county, city, school board, or port district positions) or political committees. This directly affects Washington state employees defined under RCW 42.52.010, restricting their total contributions across all races in a calendar year. The bill does not change contribution limits for non-employees, which remain at higher tiers (e.g., $800 for local offices, $1,600 for state offices). It clarifies that these limits apply to all candidate races and recall campaigns, with specific rules for political parties and committees. The bill is currently in committee review after its first reading on January 30, 2026.