Senate Bill No. 266 Summary

• Requires contractors and bidders with state, city, or county contracts exceeding $100,000 (state) or $50,000 (local) to register with the Department of Administration and disclose affiliated persons.

• Prohibits registered contractors, bidders, and their affiliated persons from making political contributions to state, city, or county officeholders or candidates during contract periods and for 4 years after contract award or 1 year after contract termination.

• Establishes a searchable public database on the Indiana transparency portal containing registrant and affiliated person information, with restrictions on publishing minor children's names.

• Prohibits state executive branch employees with purchasing or procurement authority from soliciting political contributions unless they are candidates for public office.

• Makes failure to register or disclose required information grounds for finding a bidder nonresponsible or voiding a contractor's contract; third violations result in 3-year debarment.