Campaign finance; imposes limits on contributions to candidates for Governor, etc. (HB2621)
Introduced By
Del. Albert Pollard (D-Lively) with support from co-patron Del. Ken Melvin (D-Portsmouth)
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; contribution limits. Imposes limits on contributions to candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the General Assembly. The limit on contributions by individuals and other persons to a statewide office candidate is $5,000 per election cycle and, on contributions by political action committees (PACs), $10,000. The limit on contributions by individuals and other persons to a General Assembly candidate is $1,000 per election cycle and, on contributions by PACs, $2,000. There are no limits on contributions by political party committees or by a candidate to his own campaign. Civil penalties for violations of the limits may equal up to two times the excess contribution amounts. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/23/2009 | Committee |
| 01/23/2009 | Presented and ordered printed 095597690 |
| 01/23/2009 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/30/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2621) |
| 02/10/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |