E2SHB 1272: Concerning publishing, formatting, and distribution of the state and local voters' pamphlets.

What this bill does

Adds content-based restrictions to candidate statements and arguments for and against ballot measures in statewide and local voters' pamphlets. Requires that people appointed by the legislative authority of a jurisdiction to write arguments for and against ballot measures in local voters' pamphlets reside within the jurisdictional boundaries. Increases the maximum fine for publishing or distributing campaign material that is deceptively similar to a voters' pamphlet to $5 per copy or $10,000, whichever is greater. Makes minor language and administrative changes to sections governing voters' pamphlets.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 24, 2024
  57 yea · 33 nay · 8 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 5, 2024
  85 yea · 10 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · February 27, 2024
  29 yea · 20 nay

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