HJR 213/SJR 80

Joint Subcommittee to Study Campaign Finance Reform

November 8, 2000, Richmond

Public Hearing

The joint subcommittee received comments from nine speakers advocating:

full and prompt disclosure,

independent audits,

improved review and enforcement efforts regarding disclosure reports,

limits on contributions to offset perception of corruption in campaigns,

public funding and expenditure limits,

limits on foreign contributions and solicitations,

local option authority to regulate campaign finances, and

further study and hearings concerning proposals to limit campaign contributions

The Honorable S. Chris Jones, Chairman
Legislative Services contact: Mary Spain