Clean Campaign Act Headed For Joint Panel
A Senate committee has passed a bill to place new restrictions on campaign fundraising, but a joint conference committee will have the final say on the bill's ultimate form.
Rep. David Dank's "Oklahoma Clean Campaign Act of 2008" will prevent incumbent lawmakers from collecting donations during a legislative session and 15 days before and after a session.
The measure, which passed the House on a 92-8 vote, originally placed the same restriction on challengers, but that provision was removed on an amendment by Senator Jim Wilson, D-Tahlequah.
Dank, R-Oklahoma City (pictured), said that prohibiting the acceptance of campaign donations during the legislative session will end speculation that a "pay-for-play" atmosphere has developed at the Capitol, where contributions are tied to legislation under consideration.
The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City.
Rep. David Dank's "Oklahoma Clean Campaign Act of 2008" will prevent incumbent lawmakers from collecting donations during a legislative session and 15 days before and after a session.
The measure, which passed the House on a 92-8 vote, originally placed the same restriction on challengers, but that provision was removed on an amendment by Senator Jim Wilson, D-Tahlequah.
Dank, R-Oklahoma City (pictured), said that prohibiting the acceptance of campaign donations during the legislative session will end speculation that a "pay-for-play" atmosphere has developed at the Capitol, where contributions are tied to legislation under consideration.
The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City.
Labels: David Dank, Glenn Coffee, Oklahoma Clean Campaign Act of 2008
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