Legislation & Testimony
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
Testimony for Congressional Forum on Campaign Finance
Brennan Center Constitutional Fellow Monica Youn testified before a congressional forum on "The Most Expensive Seat in the House: The State of Our Campaign Finance System."
Authored by: Monica Youn
– 04/18/12
Testimony at House Hearing on Restrictive Voting Laws
Testimony delivered to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding restrictive voting laws and oversight of the Department of Justice.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser
– 04/18/12
Testimony for Hearing on Ending Racial Profiling in America
The Brennan Center submitted testimony supporting the End Racial Profiling Act (S. 1670) and suggesting that Congress urge the U.S. Department of Justice to amend its Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
Authored by: Faiza Patel and Elizabeth Goitein
– 04/17/12
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
Testimony Submitted to the Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections of Connecticut
Testimony submitted to the Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections of Connecticut related to Governor’s Bills 5022 (voter challengers) and 5024 (voter registration modernization).
Authored by: Myrna Pérez and Nicolas Riley
– 03/02/12
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