Capitol Alert
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July 7, 2010

MAJ STATE CAPITOL.JPGThe Fair Political Practices Commission plans to create a task force to recommend updates and clarifications to the state’s lengthy and complicated campaign laws, agency Chairman Dan Schnur announced today.

Schnur said the move is intended to ensure the 1974 Political Reform Act can “meet the challenges of the 21st Century” and is clear and accessible for candidates and the public.

The task force, which will focus on updating aspects of the law governing campaign activities, will be asked to present its recommendations at the commission’s January meeting, with the intention that the Legislature put the suggested revisions to the law on the 2012 ballot.

The co-chairs of the bipartisan panel, which Schnur said would include “reformers and practitioners,” will likely be announced later this month.

The announcement was made as Schnur, who was appointed last month to fill the remainder of the term started by former Chairman Ross Johnson, met with reporters to outline his priorities for his remaining six months on the job.

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