A proposed “Money Out of Politics” constitutional amendment cleared a major ballot-access step on July 28, 2026. The proposal targets political spending by certain regulated utilities and large government contractors. Supporters argue that companies financially dependent on government decisions should not help elect the officials controlling contracts or rates. Opponents question the proposal’s constitutionality and warn that selective restrictions could burden protected political speech. A pay-to-play restriction limits political contributions or spending by businesses seeking or holding government contracts or regulatory benefits. A utility with captive customers or a contractor seeking public money has a different conflict from an ordinary business expressing an opinion. The rule should target that conflict without becoming a tool for silencing opponents.