Authorizing a local government to require advance payment from a presidential or vice-presidential campaign for certain expected public event costs. (FE)
Impact
The bill, if enacted, will have implications for local government finances and campaign operations. Local governments will be authorized to enforce this new requirement, which could lead to a more stable budgeting process by accounting for potential expenses before events occur. Conversely, it may also lead to challenges for campaigns, particularly smaller or newer ones that could struggle with advance payment constraints while organizing events in these jurisdictions.
Summary
Senate Bill 1107 proposes a legislative measure that permits local governments in Wisconsin to require advance payment from presidential or vice-presidential campaigns for certain costs incurred during campaign events held in public venues. This bill aims to ensure that local jurisdictions can recover costs associated with providing services such as police and sanitation during these large public gatherings. By requiring prepayment, local authorities seek to prevent financial burdens stemming from unpaid costs after the event has concluded.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding the bill stem from concerns about its fairness and its potential to limit campaign freedoms. Critics argue that imposing a financial barrier could disproportionately affect lesser-known candidates who may not have the same fundraising capabilities as front-runners. Additionally, there are apprehensions that local governments could misuse their power to charge exorbitant fees or deny access to campaigns based on partisan considerations, which could undermine democratic participation.
Authorizing a local government to require advance payment from a presidential or vice-presidential campaign for certain expected public event costs. (FE)
Judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances. (FE)
Judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances. (FE)
Urges Congress to enact "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" to reimburse State and local units for public safety expenses incurred during major presidential and vice presidential candidates' visits.
Urges Congress to enact "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" to reimburse State and local units for public safety expenses incurred during major presidential and vice presidential candidates' visits.
Authorizing a local government to require advance payment from a presidential or vice-presidential campaign for certain expected public event costs. (FE)
Urges Congress to enact "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" to reimburse State and local units for public safety expenses incurred during major presidential and vice presidential candidates' visits.