I am respectfully requesting that you oppose bill HB1255, for the following reasons: - This bill greatly lowers the threshold for defining corruption, creating a framework that is easily weaponized for political retribution. - This bill chills free speech by intimidating individuals and discouraging lawful ability to freely contribute to campaigns without fear of retaliation or selective enforcement.
HB1255
House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in HouseCampaign contributions as corruption evidence
AIRemoves the requirement of evidence beyond a campaign contribution to demonstrate that a vote, appointment, or nomination constituted a corrupt practice.
removing the requirement of more evidence than a campaign contribution to demonstrate that a vote, appointment or nomination was a corrupt practice.
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Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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16 submissionsSimplifying evidence requirements can enhance accountability but must safeguard due process and avoid abuse against political opponents.
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