HB 1727 Summary

• Prohibits state representatives and senators from contracting with each other for political fund raising, campaigning, or consulting services related to any state or federal election.

• Establishes a one-year cooling-off period preventing elected officials and staff from registering as lobbyists (except for governmental entities) within one year after leaving office or state employment.

• Creates new contribution limits for candidates: $2,000 for statewide offices, $1,000 for state senators, $500 for state representatives, and $500-$2,000 for other offices based on electoral district population; limits adjusted annually by consumer price index.

• Prohibits committees from transferring funds to other committees, with violations subject to $1,000 surcharge plus the transfer amount, class A misdemeanor charges, or class D felony for intentional concealment of fund sources.

• Restricts committee treasurers to serving only one committee concurrently and empowers the Missouri ethics commission to enforce this restriction through injunctive relief.