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MD HB260
MD HB260Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the day that a certain campaign finance report is due to be filed with the State Board of Elections; requiring that a certain campaign finance report cover a certain time period; and altering, from January 1 of the year of the election to July 1 of the year before the election, the earliest date on which the State Board of Elections may begin making distributions from the Fair Campaign Financing Fund.
AI Summary
This bill modifies campaign finance reporting deadlines and the distribution schedule for the Fair Campaign Financing Fund. Specifically, it changes the due date for certain campaign finance reports from the third Wednesday in January to the fourth Wednesday in January, and adjusts the reporting period for the January report to end 14 days before it is due, rather than the seventh day. Additionally, the bill alters the earliest date the State Board of Elections can begin distributing funds from the Fair Campaign Financing Fund, moving it from July 1 of the election year to July 1 of the year *before* the election.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Government, Labor, and Elections (House)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 443 (on 05/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0260?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_443_hb0260e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0260e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 763126/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0000/hb0260_76312601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0260_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0260t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0260_gvc.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0260f.pdf |
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