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• Introduced by Sen. Deborah Cherry (D) on January 27, 2009, to provide public financing for supreme court candidates, financed by a $3 income tax check off. Participating candidates would have to meet certain qualifying thresholds and agree to spending and fundraising limits. The Secretary of State would equalize the money made available to candidates in contested elections by taking into consideration various factors including the amount of independent expenditures by others.
  • Referred to the Senate Campaign & Election Oversight Committee on January 27, 2009.