A Resolution supporting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech, political participation and meaningful representation, and to protect republican self-government and federalism.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow states and the federal government to regulate election spending. The resolution argues that current Supreme Court decisions have equated election spending with free speech, potentially hindering political participation and weakening self-government. It seeks to restore the ability to regulate campaign finance to ensure a more level playing field and protect republican principles.
Key provisions
- Supports a constitutional amendment clarifying the ability of states to regulate election spending.
- Aims to prevent election spending from unduly restricting free speech.
- Seeks to protect republican self-government and federalism.
- Calls upon Congress to propose the amendment for state ratification.
- Advocates for distinguishing between individual spending and that of legally recognized entities.
- Requests the resolution be sent to key congressional leaders.
Who is affected
- State governments
- Federal government
- Pennsylvania residents
- Political candidates
- Voters
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes a shift in constitutional interpretation regarding election spending.
- It seeks to reverse the Supreme Court's view that election spending is protected speech.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Argall
Patrick Stefano
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