Campaign finance; prohibited activities during regular sessions of General Assembly. (HB1634)

Introduced By

Del. Chris Saxman (R-Staunton) with support from co-patron Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)

Progress

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

Description

Campaign finance; prohibited activities during regular sessions of the General Assembly. Prohibits any General Assembly member, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General from attending any event held during a regular session of the General Assembly that is sponsored by any political party committee, registered lobbyist, or any organization, group, or person from whom the member or statewide official received a campaign contribution during the previous calendar year. Amends § 24.2-954 (“Campaign fundraising; legislative sessions; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Video

This bill was discussed on the floor of the General Assembly. Below is all of the video that we have of that discussion, 36 clips in all, totaling 42 minutes. Click the image of the video to play it.

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

Del. Bob Marshall and Del. Chris Saxman (the bill's sponsor) had an enlightening discussion about this bill on the floor of the House today. Del. Marshall believes that the bill is too broad, and would seem to prohibit reasonable and even mundane activities. Del. Saxman agreed, and suggested that the bill be amended to solve the problem. Here's the video:

Posted 41 months ago.