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2009 SESSION

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2543
Offered January 19, 2009
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9.4 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-954.1, relating to fundraising during special sessions.
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Patron-- Valentine
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 9.4 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-954.1 as follows:

§ 24.2-954.1. Special report required of contributions during special sessions.

A. Any contribution reported pursuant to this section shall also be reported on the first report required by Article 3 (§ 24.2-947 et seq.) of Chapter 9.3.

B. Any single contribution greater than $500 knowingly received by a member of the General Assembly, a statewide official, or his respective campaign committee during any special session of the General Assembly shall be reported in writing as provided in §§ 24.2-947.4 and 24.2-947.5, or electronically pursuant to § 24.2-946.1, and the report shall be received by the State Board or local electoral board, as appropriate, by 5:00 p.m. on the following day or for a contribution received on a Saturday by 5:00 p.m. on the following Monday.