Money and Campaigns
Strengthen Disclosure Requirements
Address Indiana’s dark money problem by strengthening disclosure requirements for campaign-related spending by outside groups and corporations so that voters and shareholders can know who is paying for political ads
Yes
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Amplify Small Donors
Reduce the influence of big donors by establishing a voluntary campaign finance system that amplifies small donations from individual voters with matching funds, provided that participating candidates agree to limit their total campaign expenditures
Yes
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Expand Voting Rights and Election Integrity
Automatic Voter Registration
Increase the number of Hoosiers who are registered to vote by offering automatic voter registration when a voter becomes eligible
Yes
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"No Excuse" Absentee Voting
Make absentee voting by mail more accessible by implementing “no-excuse” absentee vote by mail, meaning a voter would no longer be required to provide a reason why they need to vote early by mail
Yes
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Election Day Registration
Increase voter turnout by allowing voters to register to vote on Election Day at their polling place
Yes
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Secure Our Elections
Safeguard elections from cyberattack by requiring paper ballots for all votes cast
Yes
Ensure Fair Districts and a Representative Democracy
Independent Redistricting
To guard against gerrymandering, create a diverse and politically balanced citizens redistricting commission to allow voters to choose their elected officials, instead of politicians selecting their voters
Yes
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Legislative Ethics and Lobbying Reform
Lobbying Transparency
To provide Hoosiers with more transparency about who is seeking to influence lawmakers, require more timely spending reports from registered lobbyists
Yes
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Limit Lobbyist Gifts
To reduce the influence of registered lobbyists, institute a limit on the amount that lobbyists can spend on gifts, meals, travel and other things of value that they give to legislators
Yes
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