2017 House Bill 5210

Ban paying ballot initiative petitioners by the signature

Introduced in the House

Nov. 1, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Hertel (D-18)

To prohibit paying individuals to collect signatures on a ballot measure or recall petition on a per-signature basis. Signature gatherers could still be paid by the hour, but not be paid on a salary basis.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.