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Senators circle elections amendment after debate over candidate liability
Summary
Senator Harper presented SB 92 as an elections cleanup bill; Senator McKay and others argued proposed reporting language (lines 6:25–6:32) could impose liability on candidates and chill use of consultants, so senators voted to 'circle' the bill for further stakeholder work rather than accept a floor substitute.
Senator Harper, sponsor of First Substitute Senate Bill 92, described the measure as the product of interim study and stakeholder discussions intended to clarify reporting requirements, rulemaking authority for the director of elections and allowable uses of campaign funds.
During floor debate, Senator McKay pressed the sponsor about specific…
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