Political contributions; prohibitions during procurement process. (HB667)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Political contributions; prohibitions during procurement process. Includes the mayor or chief executive officer of a locality, school superintendent, and any member of a local governing body, planning commission, or school board in the current prohibition against knowingly soliciting or accepting a contribution, gift, or other item with a value greater than $50 from any bidder, offeror, or private entity who has submitted a bid or proposal pursuant to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Public-Private Transportation Act, or the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act during the bidding period. The restrictions only apply if the stated or expected value of the contract is $5 million or more and do not apply to contracts awarded as the result of competitive sealed bidding. Furthermore, no bidder, offeror, or private entity who has submitted a bid or proposal under such acts shall offer or promise to make such a gift to the mayor or chief executive officer of a locality, school superintendent, or any member of a local governing body, planning commission, or school board. Any violation shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 or up to two times the amount of the contribution or gift, whichever is greater. Read the Bill »
Status
02/07/2012: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100683D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/17/2012 | Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement |
02/02/2012 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
02/07/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB667) |
02/07/2012 | Passed by indefinitely in General Laws |