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House adopts limits on local-government advocacy in ballot contests after extended debate
Summary
The House passed a substitute to SB27 clarifying what information local governments may provide about ballot initiatives and restricting expenditures that could be used to influence outcomes; supporters said it ensures balanced information, critics warned it may curb advocacy by school boards.
The House debated and passed a house substitute to Senate Bill 27 on Feb. 27, a measure establishing limits and rules for how local public entities may communicate about local ballot propositions. Supporters and the League of Cities and Towns argued the substitute provides a clear, state-model approach so both sides of a ballot issue are presented and public funds are not used for campaigning. Opponents said the bill could prevent legitimately informative advocacy by local governments, including school boards explaining the…
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