2012 SM 3 Opposition to Citizens United Ruling

CVNM Position:

Support

Year:

2012

Sponsors:

Stephen Fischmann
Mimi Stewart

Topics:

Effective Government

Legislative Info:

SM 3 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

This memorial (and its companion HM4) express deep concern over the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, and the inevitable flood of corporate money into elections—which is almost certain to drown out the voices of individual citizens. SM3 and HM4 urge Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would effectively overturn the ruling.

Outcome

SM3 passed the Senate (20-9), and HM4 passed the House (38-29). Memorials and resolutions do not require action by the Governor.