STATE BILLOR HB 4018PASSED

Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.

The Act changes laws about campaign money. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Modifies the timelines for the enactment of certain campaign finance regulations. Modifies the names of certain political committees. Modifies provisions related to in-kind contributions and provisions related to campaign funds that may be carried forward. Temporarily reenacts previously repealed provisions related to covered organizations. Permits corporations and labor unions to establish separate, segregated funds that operate like political committees. Modifies specified deadlines regarding certain filings. Permits a person to cure a violation of election laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 13, 2026; 213 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4018 · PassedApr 13

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 139, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 9, 2026. · Apr 13, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Chapter 139, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 9, 2026.House

Apr 9, 2026Governor signed.House

Mar 6, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 5, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Frederick.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Jama, Starr. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 9--Campos, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Hayden, Meek, Pham, Prozanski, Robinson, Smith DB; Excused, 1--Drazan.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Rules suspended. Second reading.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.Senate

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Mar 5, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.Senate

Mar 5, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson.House

Mar 5, 2026Third reading. Carried by Bowman, Elmer. Passed. Ayes, 39; Nays, 19--Andersen, Cate, Chaichi, Chotzen, Diehl, Dobson, Gamba, Gomberg, Harbick, Hudson, Javadi, Levy E, Munoz, Osborne, Rieke Smith, Ruiz, Walters, Wise, Yunker; Excused, 2--Hartman, Levy B.House

Mar 5, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

Mar 5, 2026Work Session held.House

Mar 4, 2026Work Session cancelled.House

Mar 4, 2026Rules suspended. Motion to re-refer to Rules carried. Re-referred.House

Mar 4, 2026Second reading.House

Mar 4, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House

Mar 3, 2026Returned to Full Committee.House

Mar 3, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 27, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.House

Feb 18, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.House

Feb 18, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.House

Feb 17, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 12, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 10, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Rules.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 17, 2026 · House · 6 yea · 1 nayPassed

House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Mar 3, 2026 · House · 17 yea · 7 nayPassed

House Committee Do Pass the B-Eng billMar 5, 2026 · House · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 5, 2026 · House · 39 yea · 19 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 20 yea · 9 nayPassed

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