
Prohibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributions
Filed by Bill Ridenour(R · District HD-100)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit public utilities from making contributions to political candidates or campaigns, political action committees, groups that can make contributions from funds derived from rate payers to political candidates, campaigns, or political action committees; creating criminal offense and penalties for violation; and prohibiting charitable contributions by public utilities to charitable organizations.
Judiciary
Last action: To House Judiciary (January 22, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- To House JudiciaryJanuary 22, 2026 · House
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