SB 5912-S - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

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.

Prohibits the public disclosure commission from offering the public financing program until a permanent funding source is determined and one million dollars is in the judicial election reform act fund.

Creates the judicial election reform act fund.

Provides penalties.