AZ Court Upholds Voter-passed Dark Money Disclosure Initiative

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More than 70% of voters approved of Proposition 211, also known as the Voters Right to Know Act, which requires any person or organization making campaign media expenditures of more than $50,000 to statewide elections or $25,000 to local elections to disclose the original source of any contributions totalling more than $5,000.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Ryan Friday, ruled against GOP legislative leaders who challenged the voter-approved initiative as an infringement on legislative authority and prerogatives.

In the 12-page ruling, Ryan wrote that Toma and Petersen have not provided sufficient evidence to prove that the act is unconstitutional and that it hamstrings the powers of the legislature. In fact, he noted, Prop. 211 states that it does not prevent lawmakers from making further changes to the law — as long as they don’t loosen disclosure rules or penalties.

https://www.azmirror.com/blog/gop-bid-to-block-dark-money-disclosure-in-2024-fails/