Bill

A 7835

Prohibits the state board of elections and local boards of elections from accepting donations of private funds for election administration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 4 co-sponsors

The bill would ban state and local boards of elections from accepting private funds for election administration, requiring funding from public sources.

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

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Bill Summary · A 7835

Summary of Bill A 7835

Overview

Bill A 7835 would prohibit the state board of elections and local boards of elections in the state from accepting donations of private funds for election administration. Introduced on April 11, 2025, the bill is currently referred to the Election Law committee.

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is to restrict private funding of election administration at both the state and local levels.
By prohibiting private donations, the bill seeks to ensure that funding for election administration comes from public sources and reduce potential influences on election operations.

Key Provisions (as disclosed)

Prohibits the state board of elections and all local boards of elections from accepting donations of private funds for election administration.
The scope appears to cover all activities related to election administration that would otherwise be supported by private funds, directing funding to be sourced from public appropriations or other non-private means (specific mechanisms are not provided in the available material).

Note: The full text would be needed to identify any definitions, exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, reporting requirements, or penalties. The summary reflects the information publicly stated in the bill description.

Affected Entities

State Board of Elections
Local/counties’ boards of elections
Private donors and private funding sources previously supporting election administration (potentially affected)

Legislative Status and Timeline

Introduced: April 11, 2025
Current status: REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
Legislative actions listed both on 2025-04-11 as “REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW” (indicating committee referral)
Related Senate companion: S 1778 (identified as the companion bill)

Related Bills

S 1778 (companion bill in the Senate)

Potential Impact

If enacted, boards of elections would rely on public funding sources for administration, potentially reducing private influence over election operations.
Could affect entities that previously contributed to election administration through private donations.
Fiscal and operational effects would depend on the bill’s further provisions, including any definitions, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms described in the full text.

Next Steps for Readers

Monitor the bill’s progress in the Election Law committee and any subsequent floor actions.
Review the Senate companion (S 1778) for parallel provisions and how differences between the houses may be reconciled.
Await the release of the full text for precise definitions, exceptions, and implementation timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.