HB639
Elections; administration, acceptance of certain gifts and funding, approval required.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Paul Krizek (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Elections; administration; acceptance of certain gifts and funding; approval required.
Removes the prohibition on accepting property and services provided by a private individual or nongovernmental entity for the purpose of funding voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs, or any other expense incurred in the conduct of elections. Conditions the acceptance of money or grants of greater than $1,000 ... (More) given by a private individual or nongovernmental entity for the purpose of funding voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs, or any other expense incurred in the conduct of elections on approval of such funding by a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the State Board of Elections or the local governing body. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105112D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/28/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB639)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
- 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
