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House passes bill to limit campaign contributions after floor amendment; bill referred to Senate
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 50 on Feb. 26, 1993, adopting a floor amendment and approving new limits on campaign contributions; supporters said limits are voluntary via affidavits, opponents called it a "rich man's bill." The final roll call was 57-8 and the bill was sent to the Senate.
House members approved House Bill 50, a measure to impose limits on campaign contributions, after adopting a floor amendment and closing debate.
Representative Tanner, the bill—s sponsor, told members the measure — backed by 31 cosponsors — was designed to limit contribution amounts on both individual and aggregate bases and had been negotiated with minority leadership. Tanner cited recent polling reported in the Deseret News showing broad public support for restricting campaign gifts and said the bill does not regulate campaign expenditures.
The House adopted a…
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