HCM 2003
campaign finance; state authority
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Bill overview
This bill is a concurrent memorial urging the United States Congress to amend the Constitution to allow states, like Arizona, to regulate and limit campaign finance. It argues that states should have the authority to establish election laws that reflect the needs of their citizens and promote self-government. The memorial emphasizes the importance of federalism and the states' role as laboratories of democracy, particularly in safeguarding election integrity and preventing undue influence.
Key provisions
- Requests a constitutional amendment to allow states to regulate campaign finance.
- Highlights Arizona's constitutional provisions regarding campaign contributions and expenditures.
- Emphasizes the principles of federalism and the states' rights.
- Calls for the preservation of state authority in election governance.
- Addresses concerns about the Supreme Court's interpretation of campaign spending as free speech.
- Specifically mentions the potential influence of foreign money in elections.
- Reinforces the importance of state-led election governance.
- Requests the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit the memorial to relevant congressional leaders.
Who is affected
- States (specifically Arizona)
- The United States Congress
- Citizens of Arizona
- Candidates for public office
- Campaign committees
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