Campaign finance; disclosure of controlling individuals. (HB2995)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield) with support from co-patrons Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), and Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Campaign finance; civil penalty. Adds a requirement for campaign committees, political committees, and out-of-state political committees to report the name and address of any controlling individual with an ownership interest exceeding 50% in any contributor that is a corporation, partnership, business, or other like entity. Prohibits making or receiving contributions without required disclosure and imposes a civil penalty equal to the greater of $500 or the amount of the contribution. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2007Committee
01/10/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 075502500
01/10/2007Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/18/2007Assigned P & E sub: #2 (Jones, S.C.)
01/24/2007Impact statement from DPB (HB2995)