CO SB148

Prohibits lobbyists from making contributions to state legislators, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, and attorney general year-round, expanding current law that only restricted contributions during legislative sessions; extends the prohibition to individuals who were professional lobbyists within the preceding 6 months

Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" for disclosure purposes to include communications disseminated within 90 days before a primary election, in addition to the existing 30-day and 60-day windows before primary and general elections

Requires independent expenditure reports exceeding $1,000 to be filed within 24 hours (reduced from 48 hours) when made within 90 days of an election or between primary and general elections; requires disclosure statements to identify the top 3 contributors funding the communication

Mandates that nonprofit entities and federal election commission-registered committees provide written affirmations disclosing donor information when contributing $1,000 or more to issue committees, independent expenditure committees, or political organizations

Most provisions take effect January 1, 2026; lobbyist contribution restrictions take effect approximately 90 days after the legislative session ends