HB 1738-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Protects the fairness of elections for the supreme court. |
Ensures that our highest courts continue to be unbiased and insulated from special interests. |
Introduces a voluntary pilot project to provide an alternative source of financing candidates for the Washington supreme court who demonstrate public support and voluntarily accept strict fundraising and spending limits. |
Establishes a three-dollar judicial integrity surcharge. |
Creates the judicial election reform act fund. |
Prohibits the public disclosure commission from offering the public financing program until one million dollars is in the judicial election reform act fund. |
Prescribes penalties. |