| Pa. House reform panel's latest votes By The Associated Press The Speaker's Legislative Reform Commission voted on proposals related to the General Assembly's size and campaign finance on Monday:
REJECTED:
_Reduce size of 253-member Legislature.
_Set specified limits on campaign contributions.
_Public financing of state campaigns. _Add campaign finance disclosure prior to elections.
ENDORSED:
_"Seek to lessen growth" in Legislature's spending.
_Establish unspecified limits on contributions in races for governor, General Assembly and other state races. _Limit contributions by those seeking noncompetitive bids for state contracts.
_Force disclosure of finances by "527" advocacy groups for their attempts to influence Pennsylvania elections.
Note: Commission recommendations are not binding on the House of Representatives.
A service of the Associated Press(AP) |
Source: http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2007/06/11/ap-state-pa/d8pmr6680.prt
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