Mike Katz on Government Reform

Alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses & start-ups

Divisive politics as usual is no longer an option

Dr. Katz continued, "Business and politics as usual is no longer an option. I have pledged to abide by a Code of Conduct that recognizes our common humanity, to be respectful of all Americans, to work for and seek unity among all Americans, and to work together with all Americans to solve our problems and improve our society. These are the steadfast foundational principles on which we serve our communities and how we treat our fellow citizens."

Dr. Katz was first elected to the Delaware State Senate District 4 as a Democrat in 2008. He ran for re-election in the 2012 election, running unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Broaden disclosure requirements for political ads

Analysis by Brennan Center, August 15, 2012: The Delaware Elections Disclosure Act corrected a loophole all too common in state disclosure schemes that allows outside groups to evade disclosure requirements by refraining from expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate ("Vote for Jones" or "Defeat Smith"). By airing "sham issue ads" ("Call Smith and tell her to stop raising taxes"), groups could leave the voting public in the dark. The new law applies disclosure requirements to any outside group that airs an ad that mentions a candidate in the 30 days before a primary or 60 days before a general election.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 24-13-4 on May/8/12; passed Senate 21-0-0 on Jun/6/12; State Sen. Michael Katz voted YES; signed by Governor Jack Markell on Aug/15/12.