Bill would limit public spending on four named organizations

The proposed bill would bar spending public funds on certain payments and activities involving four named organizations. The rule covers money appropriated by the legislature or received by a state agency or local government under law. The named groups are the Environmental Council of the States, the Council of Chief State School Officers, the National Association of Medicaid Directors, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Payments in exchange for goods or services are not treated as contributions under this rule. The bill would not alter contracts or agreements made before its effective date. The bill would take effect July 1, 2026. The contract protection applies to agreements made before that date.