Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Stop Special Interest Money in California

The Stop Special Interest Money Act will be on the ballot in November. It will reign in special interests’ control over government and return power to the voters.
◼ Bans both corporate and union contributions to state and local candidates
◼ Prohibits government contractors from contributing money to government officials who award them contracts
◼ Prohibits corporations and labor unions from collecting political funds from employees and union members by means of payroll deduction and
◼ Makes all employee political contributions strictly voluntary, requiring annual written consent.