VirginiaCampaign advertisements; independent expenditures, electioneering communications.
What it does
Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures; electioneering communications; disclaimer requirements. Broadens the scope of disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements to include electioneering communications, as defined in the bill, and messages advocating for the passage or defeat of a referendum. The bill also requires an advertisement that is an independent expenditure or that expressly advocates for the passage or defeat of a referendum to contain a disclaimer providing the names of the advertisement sponsor's three largest contributors.
More detail
The bill also requires independent expenditure reports to be filed electronically. Current law allows such reports to be filed either electronically or in writing.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2024
- Nov 18Left in Privileges and ElectionsLatest
- Jan 26Continued to 2025 in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
- Jan 25House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
- Jan 24Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
- Vote recorded Reported without amendment. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 16Assigned P & E sub: Campaign FinanceMinor
- Jan 15Impact statement from DPB (HB276)
- Jan 5Referred to Committee on Privileges and ElectionsMinor
- Jan 5Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100939DIntroduced