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Bill 110073

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.

Introduced Feb 10, 2011Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Tasco

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110073.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 14, 2011 · Apr 14, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 110072, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 20-606 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Board of Ethics,' by further providing for administrative adjudication"; and Bill No. 110073, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Political Contribut…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 24, 2011 · Mar 24, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 10, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 22, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  3. Mar 22, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  4. Mar 22, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  5. Mar 24, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Mar 24, 2011SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 24, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 14, 2011READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 14, 2011PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 14, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title 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. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 20-1000. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES. * * * § 20-1002. Contribution Limitations. * * * (1) Except as provided in subsection (6), no individual shall make total contributions per calendar year, including contributions made to or through one or more political committees, of more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to a candidate for City elective office. (2) Except as provided in subsection (6), no person, other than individuals who are covered under § 20-1002(1), and no political committee shall make total contributions per calendar year, including contributions made to or through one or more political committees, of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to a candidate for City elective office. * * * § 20-1007. Required Notice of Contribution Limits. (1) [The Board of Ethics shall, at least every six months, arrange for the publication in the three newspapers with the largest circulation in the City and in such other newspapers as the Board shall determine, of a notice setting forth the contribution limits set forth in this Chapter, together with a plain English explanation of the provisions of this Chapter and the penalties and remedies for violations. Such notice shall also appear at all times on the City's official website.] The Board of Ethics shall display on its website a notice setting forth the contribution limits set forth in this Chapter, together with a plain English explanation of the provisions of this Chapter and the penalties and remedies for violations. * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End