To: The Rhode Island State House, The Rhode Island State Senate, and Governor Gina Raimondo
Rhode Island: Keep Presidential and Vice Presidential Nominees who won't disclose taxes off the R...
It's time to REQUIRE that all presidential and vice presidential nominees release five years of their tax returns in order to be on the Rhode Island general election ballot beginning in 2020, or lose their place on the ballot. In 2020 and beyond, candidates of either party could well have significant financial dealings here and abroad that could affect the impartiality of their elected responsibilities.
Bills S-2612 and H-7877 must be passed to ensure future financial transparency in Presidential elections in RI. Similar bills failed to be reported to the floor for votes in 2017. We urge that this important legislation be swiftly brought to the floors of House and Senate chambers for a vote and passed in this 2018 legislative session.
Bills S-2612 and H-7877 must be passed to ensure future financial transparency in Presidential elections in RI. Similar bills failed to be reported to the floor for votes in 2017. We urge that this important legislation be swiftly brought to the floors of House and Senate chambers for a vote and passed in this 2018 legislative session.
Why is this important?
We have all been affected by the constant news cycle of trying to expose any undue influence of our elected and appointed officials from domestic or foreign powers. Some affirm, some deny. It is tearing our country apart. All this could have been avoided by the current president releasing his tax returns up front, as has been the case for the past 40 years.
Passing these bills is one way to demand transparency to restore faith in our government and start to bring the country back together
Passing these bills is one way to demand transparency to restore faith in our government and start to bring the country back together