HB 1201 (2026): requiring certain political committees to disclose the identity of their donors.

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HB 1201 (2026)

requiring certain political committees to disclose the identity of their donors.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 162 people signed in online: 156 in support, 5 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0269h), by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 3, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • February 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0269h

Laws It Would Change

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