Campaign finance disclosure reports; identification of all contributors. (HB46)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
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 disclosure reports; identification of contributors. Provides that the disclosure reports must provide the same identifying information for all contributors, including those contributing $100 or less. Current law permits the reports to state the number of persons contributing $100 or less and the total amount contributed by those contributors without any identifying information. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/05/2007 | Committee |
| 12/05/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087903468 |
| 12/05/2007 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/11/2008 | Assigned P & E sub: Finance |
| 02/12/2008 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
In the best of worlds, yes, the transparency should be there. But unfortunately, there are many who risk a great deal (employment being #1, defaulting political alliances exposed #2) having their names exposed. I know with Black Out 2005 (a Virginia PAC) the vast majority of our gifts were under $100. We collected from a number of Republicans for instance who didn't want to go on the record opposing a Republican candidate. So, I'd say keep things the way they are. Oppose this bill.