HB 1525 - DIGEST

Provides that a state contractor may not make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution or expenditure of money or other thing of value, or promise to make any such contribution or expenditure to any political party, committee, or candidate for statewide office or state legislative office or to any person for any political purpose or use.

Prohibits a person from knowingly soliciting any such contribution from a state contractor.

Declares that for purposes of this act, "state contractor" means a person who: (1) Enters into any contract with the state or any department or agency of the state for: (a) The rendition of personal services; (b) furnishing any material, supplies, or equipment; or (c) selling any land or buildings; and

(2) Receives as payment for the performance of the contract funds appropriated by the legislature.

Provides that a candidate for public office may not accept more than one thousand dollars in the aggregate from political action committees for each election in which the candidate is on the ballot or appears as a write-in candidate.

Provides that a corporation or labor organization may not use general treasury funds for the purpose of making contributions or expenditures to influence an election.