Legislation & Testimony
Disclosure
Connecticut Breakthrough for Transparent Elections
A legislative summary of Connecticut House Bill 5556, which requires disclosure of political communications that refer to a specific candidate and are aired no more than ninety days before an election.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and David Earley
– 05/10/12
Further Comments to FCC on Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licenses
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a comment to the Federal Commmunications Commission reiterating its support for a rule requiring television broadcasters to post financial information about spending on political advertisements online.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 04/26/12
Comment to NYS Board of Elections on Draft Independent Expenditure Regulations
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted comments to the New York State Board of Elections on § 6200.10, relating to the disclosure of independent expenditures.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and David Earley
– 04/10/12
Letter on Constitutionality of DISCLOSE Act of 2012
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a letter to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee defending the consitutionality of provisions in the DISCLOSE Act of 2012.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and Mimi Marziani
– 04/09/12
Testimony in Support of the DISCLOSE Act of 2012
The Brennan Center submitted testimony supporting the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) 2012 Act.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and Mimi Marziani
– 03/28/12
Comment to NYCCFB on Revised Proposed Rules for Disclosure of Independent Expenditures
The Brennan Center submitted a comment to the New York City Campaign Finance Board commending it for addressing concerns raised by members of the public with respect to draft rules for disclosure of independent expenditures.
Authored by: Mark Ladov
– 03/02/12
Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Urging Support for the DISCLOSE 2012 Act
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to support a bill that will provide disclosure of the underlying sources of funding for Super PACs and other outside groups seeking to influence the outcomes of federal elections.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 02/13/12
Comment to FCC on Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensees
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a comment to the Federal Communications Commision, urging it to require television broadcasters to post financial information about spending on political advertisements online.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 12/22/11
Comment to SEC on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure Petition
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a comment to the Securities and Exchange Commission, urging it to require public companies to disclose their direct and indirect political spending.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 12/21/11
Proposed Rules for the Disclosure of Independent Expenditures
Mark Ladov testifies before the New York City Campaign Finance Board with recommendations for improving draft rules concerning disclosure of independent expenditures.
– 10/27/11