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VA HB575

VA HB575
Campaign finance; establishes contribution limits, civil penalty.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Elections; campaign finance; contribution limits; civil penalty. Establishes contribution limits from any individual to any candidate campaign committee, political action committee, and political party committee and from any political action committee or political party committee to any campaign committee. The bill provides that any candidate, candidate campaign committee, political action committee, political party committee, or contributor that knowingly violates the contributions limits established by the bill is subject to a civil penalty of up to two times the amount by which the contribution exceeds the limit. The bill prohibits any person that is not an individual from making any contribution to any candidate for elected office.

AI Summary

This bill establishes contribution limits for individuals, political action committees (PACs), and political party committees in Virginia. Specifically, it sets an individual contribution cap of $40,000 for candidates for Governor, $30,000 for candidates for the State Senate, and $20,000 for candidates for the House of Delegates or local office, as well as for PACs and political party committees. The bill also prohibits any person that is not an individual from making contributions to candidates for elected office. Violations of the contribution limits are subject to a civil penalty of up to twice the amount by which the contribution exceeds the limit.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Privileges and Elections (on 02/15/2022)

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