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MN HF2661
Bill
Status
3/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Lesch
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AI Summary
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Requests Congress propose a constitutional amendment clarifying that spending money to influence elections is not protected speech under the First Amendment.
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Calls for overturning the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court decision, arguing it has enabled unlimited spending by people, corporations, and entities in elections.
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Proposes amendment language allowing Congress and states to regulate, limit, or prohibit campaign contributions and spending to ensure equal political access regardless of economic status.
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Permits Congress and states to distinguish between contributions by natural persons and those by corporations, unions, or other legal entities, and to prohibit such entities from spending money in elections.
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Directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to transmit the resolution to federal legislative and executive leaders and Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
First Amendment; a resolution memorializing Congress to overturn Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. FEC, clarification required from Congress that spending money to influence elections is not protected under First Amendment, and Congress asked to provide clarification in constitutional amendment.
Last Action
Author added Hausman
3/27/2019