Financial Disclosure for Write-In Candidates
January 4, 2023 02:41 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
Senator Frank Farry
R Senate District 6
Memo
At the heart of administering fair elections is the fundamental premise that all candidates should be treated equally - no matter which party they represent or how they come to have their name on the ballot.
Unfortunately, under current law there is an inconsistent requirement for candidates to file a statement of financial interest during an election. Candidates who file nominating petitions are removed from the ballot for failure to file these statements; however, those who are placed on the ballot due to a write-in campaign are not.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to extend the requirement for filing a statement of financial interests to all candidates who appear on the ballot in a General Election. This legislation is modeled after House Bill 2484 from last session which passed the House unanimously.
Please join me in cosponsoring this important legislation.
Unfortunately, under current law there is an inconsistent requirement for candidates to file a statement of financial interest during an election. Candidates who file nominating petitions are removed from the ballot for failure to file these statements; however, those who are placed on the ballot due to a write-in campaign are not.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to extend the requirement for filing a statement of financial interests to all candidates who appear on the ballot in a General Election. This legislation is modeled after House Bill 2484 from last session which passed the House unanimously.
Please join me in cosponsoring this important legislation.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as SB 255
Financial Disclosure for Write-In Candidates
January 4, 2023 02:41 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
FARRY
Memo
At the heart of administering fair elections is the fundamental premise that all candidates should be treated equally - no matter which party they represent or how they come to have their name on the ballot.
Unfortunately, under current law there is an inconsistent requirement for candidates to file a statement of financial interest during an election. Candidates who file nominating petitions are removed from the ballot for failure to file these statements; however, those who are placed on the ballot due to a write-in campaign are not.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to extend the requirement for filing a statement of financial interests to all candidates who appear on the ballot in a General Election. This legislation is modeled after House Bill 2484 from last session which passed the House unanimously.
Please join me in cosponsoring this important legislation.
Unfortunately, under current law there is an inconsistent requirement for candidates to file a statement of financial interest during an election. Candidates who file nominating petitions are removed from the ballot for failure to file these statements; however, those who are placed on the ballot due to a write-in campaign are not.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to extend the requirement for filing a statement of financial interests to all candidates who appear on the ballot in a General Election. This legislation is modeled after House Bill 2484 from last session which passed the House unanimously.
Please join me in cosponsoring this important legislation.
Document
Introduced as SB 255
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