Campaign finance; prohibited contributions to candidates. (SB10)
Introduced By
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) with support from co-patron Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Dale City)
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; prohibited contributions to candidates. Prohibits any candidate from soliciting or accepting a contribution from any public service corporation, as defined in § 56-1, or any political action committee established and administered by such a corporation. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/20/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100024D |
11/20/2017 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/16/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (SB10) |
01/16/2018 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
For years Virginia has fallen behind other more progressive states as it relates to creating new jobs through investments in renewable energy. Dominion Power ranks in the bottom tier of large utilities in terms of renewable investments and their influence (political donations) on the political landscape continues to stifle cleanpower legislation, investments and job creation. Please support SB 10 and clean up Dominion’s influence on dirty power and dirty politics. Thank you.
Separation of "Dominion and State" is common sense. It is the nature of humans to harbor feelings of good will when recipient of favor, gifts, or other tokens of esteem. It may be subconscious, and may be scrupulously guarded against some times. But it is human to favor those who favor us. The practice of providing funds and favors to both parties, by Dominion, is not good for Virginia's citizens. We need to be assured that elected officials feel favor towards us, instead of corporations spreading largesse on their campaigns.