If approved, donations from individuals and businesses would be capped at $5,000 in a calendar year in Maine. But the law would likely be challenged in court and, potentially, give the U.S. Supreme Court another chance to weigh in on campaign finance reform.
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.