HB162
Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
Chief Patron:
Marcus Simon (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices.
Authorizes the governing body of a county or city to establish by ordinance a system of public campaign financing for elected local offices. The bill specifies certain requirements for a system of public campaign financing established by a governing body, including the provision of a public election fund to be ... (More) administered by the treasurer of the county or city. A system of public campaign financing established by a county or city is permitted to more stringently regulate the campaign finance activity of participating candidates and shall be subject to regulation and oversight by the State Board of Elections to ensure its conformity with state law and policy to the extent practicable. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/06/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101223D
- 01/06/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Campaign and Candidates
- 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/20/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB162)
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
