HB0046

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it sets a common-sense standard that constituents expect legislators to follow, thereby protecting the integrity and reputation of the legislative body.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes legislators already police themselves effectively through existing reporting requirements and views new restrictions as unnecessary.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it goes too far in regulation and conflicts with his understanding that campaign contributions are treated as gifts by the IRS.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes existing reporting provides sufficient transparency and that adding new burdens may discourage people from running for office without addressing a real problem.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker generally supports the bill because it provides needed guidance on campaign fund usage but plans to propose an amendment regarding specific IRS code provisions that could cause future problems.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because failing to restrict personal use of campaign funds reinforces negative public perceptions about politicians and damages their reputation.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker is uncertain about supporting the bill due to concerns over who will enforce the eight-year fund disposal requirement and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker is inclined to vote against the bill because she believes it addresses a problem that does not exist and questions who will enforce the eight-year fund disposal rule.