HB 1738 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB) |
Declares an intent to protect the fairness of elections for the supreme court. |
Declares that the act is necessary to ensure that our highest courts continue to be unbiased and insulated from special interests. |
Establishes the judicial election reform act to introduce 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. |
Prohibits the public disclosure commission from offering the public financing program until an appropriation of three million dollars is made for the program. |
Creates the judicial election reform act fund. |
Provides penalties. |