Amending the campaign finance act and the state governmental ethics laws regarding the qualifications of members of the governmental ethics commission, actions of the commission, formation of political committees, reporting requirements and requirements for "paid for" attributions.

Summary

The measure changes how the state Governmental Ethics Commission is appointed, sets new qualifications for its members, and tightens reporting deadlines for campaign treasurers. It also adds “paid for” labels on political ads, caps ad rates at market prices, and establishes higher civil fines for violations. The bill died in committee and did not become law.

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