Rep. Jim Jones Proposes Reforms in Oklahoma Election Laws to Increase Transparency and Ease of Voting, 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0008

Scope and Contents

Rep. Jim Jones proposed reforms in Oklahoma election laws to increase transparency and accountability in political contributions and expenses. His proposals include periodic reporting of expenses and contributions, granting contributors the option of a tax credit, banning cash contributions over $20, and restricting candidates from mingling personal funds with campaign funds. Jones also suggested increasing the number of registrars and making voter registration more accessible.

Dates

Creation: 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Creator

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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