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Witnesses back bill to limit foreign-funded grants and services to election offices
Summary
Rep. Brock and witnesses supported HB 51 98 to require entities providing funding, goods or services to election officials to certify they are free of foreign donations; testimony cited private election-financing controversies and urged certifications to increase transparency.
Representative Brock presented House Bill 51 98 as distinct from HB 51 97, saying it "deals with the election administration process" and would prohibit foreign donations for funding or in-kind support tied to the administration of elections.
Jason Snead of Honest Elections Project ACTION told the committee HB 51 98 would require entities offering funding, in-kind goods or services to…
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