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VA SB111

VA SB111
Campaign finance; candidate contribution limits, civil penalty.


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Introduced
01/06/2022
In Committee
01/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Campaign finance; candidate contribution limits; civil penalty. Prohibits any single contribution, or any combination of contributions, that exceeds $25,000 from any individual or committee to any one candidate for any election. The bill permits unlimited contributions by a candidate or a candidate's family to the candidate's campaign. The bill prohibits contributions from any person that is not an individual or a committee to any candidate. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations of the limits of up to two times the excess contribution amounts.

AI Summary

This bill sets new campaign finance contribution limits in Virginia. It prohibits any single contribution or combination of contributions exceeding $25,000 from an individual or committee to a candidate for any election, but allows unlimited contributions from a candidate or their family to the candidate's campaign. The bill also bans contributions from any entity that is not an individual or committee. It imposes civil penalties of up to twice the excess contribution amount for violations of these limits.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (on 01/18/2022)

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