For Immediate Release
March 23, 2010
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Folmer Reform Bill Passes Full Senate

Advertising transparency act major reform piece 

Harrisburg – The Taxpayer-Funded Advertising Transparency Act, a key part of Senator Mike Folmer's "Promise to Pennsylvania," today unanimously passed the Senate.

"I was elected to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars, and this bill will give taxpayers more information on how their money is being spent," said Folmer.

Senate Bill 109 would require all paid advertising by state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches; Attorney General; Auditor General; Lieutenant Governor; and Treasury) to include the statement "Paid for with Pennsylvania Taxpayer Dollars." 

"This is not to diminish the importance of advertising – the private sector devotes considerable resources to marketing efforts," said Senator Folmer. "The intent of the Taxpayer-Funded Advertising Transparency Act is to better educate taxpayers about the millions of tax dollars spent each year on advertising and start the conversation regarding the value of the investment and whether the money could have been spent better elsewhere."

Senator Folmer's "Promise to Pennsylvania" includes proposals for political, legislative and legal reform, as well as spending controls and more citizen participation. The full list can be found at senatorfolmer.com/promise.htm.

Senate Bill 109 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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