HCR 2004 Summary

• Repeals the Citizens Clean Elections Act by eliminating public campaign financing provisions and the Citizens Clean Elections Commission's authority over candidate funding.

• Redirects the Citizens Clean Elections Fund to the Department of Education for equitable per-pupil distribution to school districts and charter schools for maintenance and operation purposes.

• Modifies section 16-192 to remove references to Citizens Clean Elections Commission publications and activities from exceptions to prohibitions on using public resources to influence elections.

• Eliminates multiple sections of the Citizens Clean Elections Act including provisions related to candidate funding, matching funds, and commission administrative functions.

• Requires voter approval through a ballot proposition at the next general election to implement these changes.