Bill > HB2286

This bill establishes contribution limits for individuals, political action committees (PACs), and political party committees in Virginia elections. It prohibits non-individuals from making contributions to candidates for elected office. The bill sets specific contribution caps for individuals ($40,000 to a gubernatorial candidate, $30,000 to a state Senate candidate, $20,000 to a House of Delegates or local candidate, $20,000 to a PAC, and $40,000 to a political party committee) and PACs and political party committees to candidates. The bill also includes provisions to aggregate contributions and restrict certain loans to campaign committees. Violations of the contribution limits can result in civil penalties of up to twice the amount by which the contribution exceeds the limit.