SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A special commission on democracy in Utah has recommended to Gov. Gary Herbert and the state Legislature that cash limits be imposed on donations to state and local candidate campaigns.
The Governor's Commission on Strengthening Democracy voted 10-7 last week to pass the proposal on to state leaders, though the group may fine-tune it first.
Local attorney Randy Dryer made the proposal to limit individual donations to $4,000 per person or group for the race for governor and attorney general; $2,000 to legislative races; $5,000 to political parties; and $2,000 to political action committees.
But some on the commission said full and quick disclosure of all campaign contributions is a better option.
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Information from: Deseret News
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