Restricting large contributions. Establishing voluntary spending limits for candidates. Candidates who establish spending limits will reap benefits in the form of campaign resources. These include a fifty percent discount on the purchase of radio and television air time as well as reduced postal rates for mailings. The CRC meets every twenty years to propose amendments to the constitution.
Citizens can participate in the process by submitting and speaking out on amendment proposals.
The CRC then comes up with draft amendments to be put on the ballot for voter consideration. Merit selection and retention of judges is among the revisions historically supported by Common Cause. This would allow the governor to appoint judges. CC also proposes an independent redistricting commission in order to eliminate partisan politics from the process. The CRC will begin its public hearings in late summer.