Measure 98 Measure 98 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 7, 2000.
Prohibition applies even if public entity reimbursed for using public funds.
Would prohibit public employee payroll deduction for union or any other entity using deduction for political purposes or commingling political, non-political funds. Requires monetary penalty for violation. These reductions result from eliminating candidates' statements and arguments in state and local voters' pamphlets. No public funds shall be spent to collect or assist in the collection of political funds. The penalty shall be not less than double the amount of money contributed to or spent for a political purpose.