5278-S2.E AMH CHAB REIL 036

E2SSB 5278 - H AMD 1374

By Representative Kretz

FAILED 3/04/2008

   On page 1, at the beginning of line 6, insert "(1)"

   On page 1, line 8, after "office." insert "(2)"

   On page 1, after line 13, insert the following:

   "(3) Any candidate or campaign receiving public funds to finance a local political campaign must return all funds to the local government providing the funds if the candidate or a member of a candidate's authorized committee uses public funds:

   (a) To make statements or take action to influence the election of a candidate for other office, a proposed initiative, a proposed referendum, or any other ballot measure; or

   (b) For personal gain."

EFFECT: Requires that a candidate return public funds if the candidate or a member of the candidate's authorized committee uses the funds to make statements or to influence the election of a candidate for other office, a proposed initiative or referendum, or other ballot measure, or uses the funds for personal gain.