Political contributions; prohibitions during procurement process. (HB1159)

Introduced By

Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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 »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/15/2014Presented and ordered printed 14102976D
01/15/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/21/2014Assigned Courts sub: Ethics
01/27/2014Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on General Laws
02/03/2014Referred from Courts of Justice
02/03/2014Referred to Committee on General Laws
02/04/2014Continued to 2015 in General Laws
12/04/2014Left in General Laws