Campaign finance; contributions from entities, disclosure of controlling individuals. (HB1414)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield)

Progress

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

Description

Campaign finance; contributions from entities; disclosure of controlling individuals.  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 percent in any contributor that is a corporation, partnership, business, or other like entity. The bill 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
09/27/2010Committee
09/27/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100168D
09/27/2010Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/13/2011Assigned P & E sub: #3 Campaign Finance
01/19/2011Impact statement from DPB (HB1414)
01/19/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/08/2011Left in Privileges and Elections