House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes significant changes to campaign finance regulations in Louisiana by repealing existing prohibitions against the governor and legislators accepting or depositing campaign contributions during regular legislative sessions. Specifically, the bill repeals R.S. 18:1505.2(Q) and (R), which currently restricts campaign contributions during these sessions, as well as R.S. 24:56(A) through (E) and 56.1, which prohibits fundraising functions for legislators during regular or extraordinary sessions unless specific notice requirements are met.

By removing these restrictions, the bill allows for greater flexibility in campaign financing for elected officials during legislative sessions, potentially enabling them to raise funds more freely. The proposed law eliminates the existing framework that governs the timing and conditions under which campaign contributions can be accepted, thereby changing the landscape of campaign finance in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB307 Original: 18:2(Q), 24:56(A)