The bill, H.B. No. 293, introduces a new provision in the Election Code that prohibits members of the legislature and certain political committees from accepting political contributions during periods when a house of the legislature lacks a quorum. Specifically, Section 253.0342 outlines that during such periods, legislators and specific-purpose committees must not knowingly accept contributions and are required to refuse any contributions received. If a contribution is received during this time, it must be returned to the contributor within 30 days.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that contributions sent via U.S. mail or by common or contract carrier are not considered received during the no-quorum period if they were properly addressed and mailed before the period began. The effective date of this legislation is set for 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session, and it applies only to contributions accepted on or after this effective date.

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