HB1575
Campaign fundraising; legislative sessions; enforcement of civil penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Campaign fundraising; legislative sessions; enforcement of civil penalty.
Provides that violations of the prohibition on campaign fundraising during legislative sessions are to be reported to the Attorney General who shall initiate civil proceedings to enforce the civil penalty currently assessed for such violations. The bill provides that in the case of an alleged violation by the Attorney General, ... (More) the State Board of Elections shall request the Supreme Court of Virginia to appoint outside counsel to receive such violation report and such outside counsel shall be responsible for initiating civil proceedings to enforce the civil penalty. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/30/2024 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100478D
- 12/30/2024 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/10/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1575)
- 01/21/2025 - House: Assigned PE sub: Campaign Finance
- 01/21/2025 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/22/2025 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2025 - House: Left in Privileges and Elections
