2009 Senate Bill 53

Provide public financing for supreme court candidates

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Deborah Cherry (D-26)

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 Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight