Official:Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," and Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by further providing with respect to contribution limits for certain applicants and contractors seeking or having contracts with the City, and for certain lobbyists; and by making technical corrections; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Goode
Introduced: September 12, 2013
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2012–2015 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
That is not unusual here. Of the 8,465 bills introduced between 2000 and 2025, 1,624 lapsed without a single recorded vote. Ninety percent of bills that became law carry a roll call. Three percent of lapsed bills do. How this works.
This bill amends Philadelphia's rules for who can receive city contracts and financial assistance. It sets limits on contributions to candidates by individuals and businesses before they can apply for certain contracts or receive financial aid.
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