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2001 SESSION
HB 2681 Campaign Finance Reform Act.
Introduced by: Kenneth R. Melvin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Campaign Finance Reform Act. Imposes limits on contributions to candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and the General Assembly. The limit on contributions by individuals and other persons to a statewide office candidate is $10,000 per election cycle and, on contributions by political action committees (PACs), $20,000. The limit on contributions by individuals and other persons to a General Assembly candidate is $2,000 per election cycle and, on contributions by PACs, $4,000. There are no limits on contributions by political party committees or by a candidate to his own campaign. Civil penalties for violations of the limits may equal up to two times the excess contribution amounts.
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HISTORY
- 01/16/01 House: Presented & ordered printed 017143848
- 01/16/01 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/01/01 House: Tabled in Privileges & Elections (20-Y 3-N)