Tuesday, December 01, 2009

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today signed into law legislation that will provide full public financing for Supreme Court campaigns.  Senate Bill 40 creates a democracy trust fund that will provide publicly-funded grants for qualifying Supreme Court candidates who voluntarily agree to abide by a spending limit of $400,000.

“We have all seen how interest groups can sway the outcome of Wisconsin Supreme Court Cases,” Governor Doyle said.  “This legislation is an important campaign finance reform that will ensure impartiality and public confidence in our state’s highest court.  I have long championed this reform and I am proud to finally sign it into law today.”

Governor Doyle thanked Senators Kreitlow and Taylor, and Representatives Hintz and Hilgenberg for their work on the bill.