Section 9. Campaign Spending Limits

Campaign Spending Limits

The amount that may be spent by candidates for constitutional and legislative offices to campaign for nomination or election shall be limited by law. The legislature shall provide by law for disclosure of contributions and expenditures made to support or oppose candidates for state elective offices.

Summary: New section, requiring campaign spending limits for executive and legislative offices and public disclosure of campaign spending for all state candidates

Election Date: November 4, 1980

Votes For Ratification: 1,457,454

Votes Against Ratification: 398,551

Percent for Ratification: 79%

Percent Against Ratification: 21%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1980 Chap 587

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685093661052