Campaign finance; certain contributions prohibited. (HB931)
Introduced By
Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
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; certain contributions prohibited. Prohibits any corporation that has not established and is not acting as a political action committee from making any contribution to a candidate or campaign committee. The bill prohibits candidates and campaign committees from soliciting or accepting any contributions from such corporations. The bill defines "corporation" as any corporation organized under the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth, or any other state, regardless of whether the corporation does business in the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Committee |
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100842D |
| 01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned to sub: Campaign Finance |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance |
| 01/19/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB931) |
| 02/04/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |