Bill > HB1558

This bill modifies Maryland's election law to further restrict fundraising activities for state-level elected officials during a regular session of the General Assembly. Specifically, the bill applies to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, State Treasurer, and General Assembly members, prohibiting them and their representatives from receiving, soliciting, or conducting fundraising events for political committees organized under Maryland or federal law during legislative sessions. The bill introduces a new provision that prevents these officials from participating in fundraising events as featured guests or speakers intended to increase attendance or contributions. The law continues to provide some exceptions, such as allowing contributions made electronically before the session begins and activities related to the official's own election campaign. Violations of these restrictions would result in civil penalties for the official's campaign finance entity, with any collected penalties to be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund. The bill is enacted as an emergency measure, requiring a three-fifths majority vote in both legislative chambers and taking effect immediately upon passage.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1558?ys=2025RS