Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices. (HB851)
Introduced By
Del. Marcus Simon (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
Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices. Authorizes the governing body of a county or city to establish by ordinance a system of public campaign financing for elected local offices. The bill specifies certain requirements for a system of public campaign financing established by a governing body, including the provision of a public election fund to be administered by the treasurer of the county or city. A system of public campaign financing established by a county or city is permitted to more stringently regulate the campaign finance activity of participating candidates and shall be subject to regulation and oversight by the State Board of Elections to ensure its conformity with state law and policy to the extent practicable. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2020 | Committee |
01/07/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101303D |
01/07/2020 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/13/2020 | Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance |
01/16/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (HB851) |
01/16/2020 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
02/11/2020 | Left in Privileges and Elections |