SB688

Campaign finance; establishes campaign contribution limits, contingency, effective clause.

Chamber Passed·2/16/26

SB688 establishes campaign contribution and expenditure limits in Virginia to enhance transparency and accountability.

SB688 amends the Code of Virginia to introduce new campaign finance regulations, including prohibitions on contributions or expenditures by business entities. It sets aggregate limits of $25,000 annually for committees and specific expenditure caps for candidates, such as $750,000 for Senate candidates and $500,000 for House candidates per election cycle. The bill also includes contribution limits and provisions for indexing these limits to inflation. These measures aim to promote electoral integrity and ensure public confidence in elected officials.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Mar 4
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 27

9:00 AM

House Privileges and Elections Hearing

Feb 10

7:00 PM

Senate Privileges and Elections Hearing

History

Mar 14

Senate

No further action taken

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference