State Legislation to Close 'Pay-to-Play Loophole' for Local Officials and Contractors Is Up for Vote

Local elected officials are exempt from a law that bars pending contractors fromfrom making campaign contributions to officials responsible for contract decision-making. SB 1439 will get a hearing Monday and would seek to close that loophole.

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