SB 1142 — elections; foreign contributions; prohibition
Last action — DPA
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 1142 removes the word "knowingly" from the language prohibiting foreign contributions to influence elections. This change means that organizations and individuals can be held accountable for accepting foreign money or resources without needing to prove intent. This matters because it strengthens the law by preventing any foreign influence in elections, making it clearer that such contributions are strictly prohibited, regardless of whether the recipient was aware of the source.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
A FOREIGN CORPORATION OR PERSON SHALL NOT [KNOWINGLY] GIVE AND A PERSON, ENTITY OR COMMITTEE SHALL NOT [KNOWINGLY] ACCEPT OR USE MONIES OR IN-KIND GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRIBUTED BY A FOREIGN CORPORATION OR PERSON OR A FOREIGN NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION ON A BALLOT MEASURE.
A PERSON, ENTITY OR COMMITTEE THAT IS REQUIRED TO FILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-926 SHALL CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY IN THOSE REPORTS THAT THE PERSON, ENTITY OR COMMITTEE HAS NOT [KNOWINGLY] ACCEPTED OR USED MONIES OR IN-KIND GOODS OR SERVICES IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION.
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- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version Current pdf
- HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Janae Shamp · Cosponsor
- Wendy Rogers · Cosponsor
- Warren Petersen · Cosponsor
- Venden "Vince" Leach · Cosponsor
- David C. Farnsworth · Cosponsor
- Frank Carroll · Cosponsor
- Hildy Angius · Cosponsor
- Mark Finchem · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Mark Finchem Republican
Co-sponsors (7)
- Janae Shamp Republican
- Wendy Rogers Republican
- Warren Petersen Republican
- Venden "Vince" Leach Republican
- David C. Farnsworth Republican
- Frank Carroll Republican
- Hildy Angius Republican
Not signed on (85)
85 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 85 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 23% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1142?
- SB 1142 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican), Wendy Rogers (Republican), Warren Petersen (Republican), Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican), David C. Farnsworth (Republican), Frank Carroll (Republican), Hildy Angius (Republican), and Mark Finchem (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1142?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1142?
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