Delegate O'Quinn presented a substitute for HB 1185 that caps campaign accounts at no more than two campaign depositories. He said the substitute was worked into the posture discussed previously and, after consultation with the State Board of Elections, the bill now carries a delayed effective date of Jan. 1, 2027 so implementation will not begin immediately after the June election cycle.
No members of the public registered opposition in the hearing. The motion to report the bill was moved and seconded; the clerk recorded the roll and the subcommittee recommended the bill report out unanimously, 8–0. The delayed effective date was presented as a compromise to coordinate with election cycles and administrative readiness at the State Board of Elections.
The bill advances to the full committee for consideration.