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Int 1075-2026 Bill Committee

Prohibiting candidates from appearing in certain government-funded third-party communications during an election campaign.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation; last step: sent to committee on Sep 24, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would prohibit a public servant who is a candidate for elective office from appearing or otherwise participating in any third-party public communications, including social media posts, using governmental resources during the 90-day period prior to an election.

Timeline

  1. Tue, Sep 22, 2026
    Public hearing: Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “Hearing on P-C Item by Comm” · meeting
  2. Tue, Sep 22, 2026
    Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “P-C Item Laid Over by Comm” · meeting
  3. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.