Jim Risch on Government Reform

Republican Challenger; former Governor

Authored Idaho's current tort reform law

Q: Please identify which option comes closest to your philosophy on government regulation.

A: Before implementation, all government regulations should be subject to an economic impact analysis.

Q: Would you vote to limit punitive damages to be proportionate to compensatory damages?

A: I authored Idaho's current tort reform law.

Q: Would you vote for a law requiring the Executive Branch to periodically review all existing regulations & require those that are not reviewed to sunset?

A: Yes

Source: BIPAC 2008 Senate Candidate Questionnaire Nov 1, 2008

Opposes stricter limits on political campaign funds

Q: Do you support or oppose the policy: "Stricter limits on political campaign funds"?

A: Oppose

Source: Email interview on 2008 Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Jun 8, 2008

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