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Panel approves introduction of false-claims reporting measure for secretary of state (RS31995)
Summary
Representative Mike Moyle’s RS31995, which would let candidates flag false statements to the secretary of state for verification and posting, was introduced by the committee; members asked how the measure would treat positive claims and sought detail at a hearing.
Representative Mike Moyle introduced RS31995, described as a mechanism for candidates to submit alleged false claims to the secretary of state and, after verification, have the secretary post findings to a public website.
Moyle said the proposal offers “a place to go see whether or not what's being said is truthful,” allowing the secretary of state to verify claims, give respondents a chance to respond and, when claims cannot be substantiated, publish that determination on the office’s website.
Representative Dygert said she would support introduction but asked the sponsor to examine how the proposal would handle positive claims about candidates that may also be untrue. Moyle replied that the bill’s focus is on negative, disparaging claims, and he would look into the point ahead of a hearing.
The committee approved introduction of RS31995 by voice vote; a hearing was requested to examine scope and implementation details.
Ending: RS31995 was introduced for future hearing and committee consideration; members asked staff and the sponsor to prepare clarifying language for hearing record.
