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MO HB2301

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Philip Oehlerking

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 130.170, RSMo to modify definitions used in Missouri campaign finance law (sections 130.170 to 130.188)

  • Expands when continuing committees become subject to campaign finance regulations: if they make expenditures under subsection 3 of section 130.176 or contribute to committees that have made such expenditures under section 130.716

  • Defines "foreign national" to include non-citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties, and entities organized under foreign laws or with principal business operations abroad

  • U.S.-organized entities with majority foreign ownership are exempt from foreign national restrictions only if contributions derive entirely from U.S. operations and contribution decisions are made by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents

  • Establishes definitions for "prohibited sources" as foreign national contributions or expenditures intended to influence ballot measure elections

Legislative Description

Modifies the definition of committee for campaign contribution requirements

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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