HB 2986 - DIGEST

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      Establishes campaign contribution limits.

      Limits incumbent mailings during campaign periods.

      Establishes campaign expenditure limitations.

      Provides limits on a candidate's contributions to his or her own campaign.

      Requires a candidate to sign and file a statement of acceptance or rejection of an expenditure limitation agreement and specifies alternative contribution limits.

      Provides for a good campaigns practices seal and for a voters' pamphlet notice.

      Makes various amendments to the public disclosure law.

      Revises the powers of the commission.

      Repeals RCW 42.17.100, 42.17.105, and 42.17.175.

      Declares the act an alternative to Initiative  134.