Calling on Congress to exercise its authority under Article V of the United States Constitution to regulate money spent on elections.

Washington State's Senate Joint Memorial 8001 (SJM 8001) is a non-binding request to Congress, urging it to propose a constitutional amendment under Article V. The memorial asks Congress to seek an amendment that would grant authority to regulate campaign contributions (including size, timing, and disclosure), ban anonymous political spending, and distinguish between natural persons and artificial entities like corporations in election finance. It specifically aims to clarify that spending money isn't protected "free speech" under the First Amendment and requires timely public disclosure of all political donations. The bill does not create new laws but seeks to change constitutional interpretation regarding campaign finance rules.