Higher limits would govern political parties' in-kind contributions. The expenditure, contribution, and public funding limits would be adjusted every two years for inflation. The state Director of Campaign Finance could issue regulations to interpret and enforce the proposed law. The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid, the rest of the law would stay in effect. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not endorse these arguments, and does not certify the truth or accuracy of any statement made in these arguments.
Campaigns cost too much money.
Politicians spend too much time raising money instead of listening to voters. And good people can't afford to run for office. A Yes vote on Question 2 reduces the influence of big money in Massachusetts politics. It sets strict limits on campaign spending and contributions, and levels the playing field for all candidates. Despite misrepresentations by opponents of reform, this law strictly limits any public election financing to less than one-tenth of one percent of the state budget.