Official:Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by clarifying that no person shall make excess contributions to candidates through another political committee and by revising the form of notice that the Board of Ethics shall provide of the contribution limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Tasco
Introduced: February 10, 2011
Signed: April 14, 2011
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill clarifies campaign contribution limits to prevent individuals and committees from making excessive contributions through other groups. It also updates how the Board of Ethics notifies citizens about these limits.
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