Resolution urges limits on corporate spending after Citizens United
SJR 18, presented by Sen. McNerney, urges federal and state action to curb corporate political spending and criticizes Citizens United; witnesses described the resolution as a start and urged broader policy options. The committee adopted the resolution and left the roll open for absent members.
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Sen. McNerney introduced Senate Joint Resolution 18 as a message to the federal government disagreeing with the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and urging states to find ways to limit corporate political influence. He said outside spending has grown substantially and framed the resolution as part of efforts to "rebuild public trust in our institutions."
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