Montana Ballot Issue to Restrict Corporate Political Spending Powers Awaiting Certification

Organizers behind The Montana Plan have revealed they have collected nearly 50,000 signatures for the Ballot Issue known as I-194. The measure needed more than 30,000 verified signatures to qualify for the November general election. The measure limits the power of artificial persons to those powers necessary or convenient as provided by law. These powers exclude contributing anything of value to candidate elections, supporting or opposing political parties, or supporting or opposing state or local ballot issues. Artificial persons include non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations and includes all such entities doing business in Montana. The goal of I-194 is to restrict dark money and corporate influence in Montana elections. Issue 194 is currently awaiting certification by the Office of Secretary of State.

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