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VA SB854

VA SB854
Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures, electioneering communications.


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Introduced
12/29/2022
In Committee
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
01/20/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures; electioneering communications; disclaimer requirements. Broadens the scope of disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements to include electioneering communications, as defined in the bill, and messages advocating for the passage or defeat of a referendum. The bill also requires an advertisement that is an independent expenditure or that expressly advocates for the passage or defeat of a referendum to contain a disclaimer providing the names of the advertisement sponsor's three largest contributors.

AI Summary

This bill broadens the scope of disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements to include electioneering communications and messages advocating for the passage or defeat of a referendum. The bill requires advertisements that are independent expenditures or that expressly advocate for the passage or defeat of a referendum to contain a disclaimer providing the names of the advertisement sponsor's three largest contributors since the most recent general election. The bill also makes other changes to the disclosure requirements for various types of campaign advertisements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Left in Privileges and Elections (on 02/22/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB854
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB854F122+PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB854+hil
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