SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5260

BYSenators Talmadge and Murray

Authorizing school boards to limit campaign contributions and expenditures for director elections.

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 13, 1989

Senate Staff:Leslie Goldstein (786-7424)

AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Costs of financing election campaigns for school district board of director positions have increased.

SUMMARY:

After notice and public hearing, a school district board of directors may establish reasonable total dollar limits on campaign expenditures.  A board may establish limits on individuals' campaign contributions.  The board may authorize the expenditure of excess levy funds for direct campaign purposes on a matching basis with private funds. 

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested