Vote Yes on this bill if you want to stop Cabinet officials from using taxpayer dollars on politically connected consultants, require fair bidding for government ads, and prevent public advertising from being used mainly for self-promotion.

Organizations that support this bill may include government watchdog groups, taxpayer protection advocates, ethics and anti-corruption organizations, and groups that want stronger limits on officials using public money for personal image-building.

Vote No on this bill if you want Cabinet officials to keep more flexibility in choosing outside communications firms and running government ad campaigns without these added conflict-of-interest and self-promotion restrictions.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include political consulting and advertising firms that seek federal contracts, along with groups or officials who believe the bill would add limits that could slow government communications.