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WA SJM8001
JM
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hasegawa
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AI Summary
- Washington State Legislature petitions Congress to propose a constitutional amendment allowing federal and state regulation of campaign contribution size, timing, and disclosure requirements
- The proposed amendment would establish that constitutional rights apply only to individual human beings, not artificial entities like corporations
- Courts would be prohibited from interpreting campaign spending as protected free speech under the First Amendment
- All political contributions and expenditures would require prompt public disclosure accessible to voters before elections
- The amendment would preserve individual rights to freedom of speech, press, religion, and association while targeting increased anonymous and large-scale political donations since 2012
Legislative Description
Calling on Congress to exercise its authority under Article V of the United States Constitution to regulate money spent on elections.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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