The government administration and elections committee is holding a lengthy public hearing today on two bills that would modify Connecticut’s campaign finance laws. <\/p>\n
The bills are a result of a federal district judge’s September ruling, which said the state’s public financing provision would put minor-party candidates at an unconstitutional disadvantage against major-party candidates. <\/p>\n
The hearing started at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
One bill being considered was proposed by Gov. M. Jodi Rell. House Bill No. 5021 would treat majority and minor-party candidates the same. All candidates, regardless of party affiliation, would receive the same grants through public financing if they qualify. It would also reduce the amount of some grants. <\/p>\n
The second bill, House Bill No. 5022, would reduce grant amounts, eliminate grants for unopposed candidates and reduce the qualifying thresholds for minor-party candidates. It would also replace supplemental funds for candidates going up against wealthy candidates who are not participating in public financing with a new supplemental grant system that would allow a candidate to raise more funds. That money would then be matched. <\/p>\n
Bill no. 5022 was raised by the government administration and elections committee. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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