A post-employment limitation and other lobbyist rules died in Virginia, according to this report. The bill, by Del. Samuel A. Nixon Jr., R-Chesterfield, would prevent lobbyists from getting around the $50 disclosure threshold for legislators. Here’s what some lobbyists do: They’ll divide the cost of a night on the town among multiple clients, often driving […]
Category: Virginia
Kaine Mansion Fundraiser Canceled
According to this report, Gov. Kaine canceled a fundraising event in the Governor’s mansion. Under Virginia law, Kaine is prohibited from raising money for himself or state political committees during the 45-day legislative session, which began Jan. 14. Traditionally, Virginia governors also do not raise money at the governor’s mansion, although no law prohibits it, […]
VA: House Bill Limits Fundraiser Attendance
Virginia State Delegate Chris Saxman’s bill to ban legislators from attending fundraising events during the legislative session passed the Virginia House, according to this report. It’s not expected to become law.