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2009 SESSION

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HB 1634 Campaign finance; prohibited activities during regular sessions of General Assembly.

Introduced by: Christopher B. Saxman | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Campaign finance; prohibited activities during regular sessions of the General Assembly.  Prohibits any General Assembly member, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General from attending any fundraising event held during a regular session of the General Assembly if the event is sponsored by any political party committee, registered lobbyist, or any organization, group, or person from whom the member or statewide official received a campaign contribution prior to the session in the session year or during the preceding calendar year. The bill defines "fundraising event" as any event that generates any contribution, or utilizes any expenditure, that is reportable under Virginia or federal campaign finance disclosure laws.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Campaign finance; prohibited activities during regular sessions of the General Assembly.  Prohibits any General Assembly member, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General from attending any event held during a regular session of the General Assembly that is sponsored by any political party committee, registered lobbyist, or any organization, group, or person from whom the member or statewide official received a campaign contribution during the previous calendar year.