§ 24.2-951.4 Filing schedule for referendum committees for referendums to be decided at November elections
Overview of Statute
This section sets forth the filing schedule for campaign finance reports of referendum committees.
Statute
A. A referendum committee supporting or opposing a question on the ballot in a November election shall file the prescribed campaign finance reports as follows:
1. Not later than July 15 in any year in which the referendum is not on the ballot for the period January 1 through June 30;
2. Not later than January 15 in any year in which the referendum is not on the ballot for the period July 1 through December 31;
3. In an election year, not later than April 15 for the period January 1 through March 31 and pursuant to subdivisions 4 through 9 of this section;
4. Not later than the eighth day before the primary date complete through the thirteenth day before the primary date;
5. Not later than July 15 complete through June 30;
6. Not later than September 15 complete through August 31;
7. Not later than October 15 complete through September 30;
8. Not later than the eighth day before the November election date complete through the thirteenth day before the election date;
9. Not later than the thirtieth day after the November election date complete through the twenty-third day after the election date; and
10. Not later than January 15 following an election year complete through December 31.
B. A referendum committee may either (i) file a final report within six months after the referendum is held or (ii) continue as a political action committee more than six months after the referendum is held, provided that the committee submits an amended statement of organization to the State Board redesignating the committee as a political action committee and complies with the requirements for political action committees in Article 4 of this chapter including the reporting schedule set forth in § 24.2-949.6.
2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
- Cross-References:
- Campaign Finance
- Other entities reporting
- Reporting
1. Definition for Referendum
Any election held pursuant to law to submit a question to the voters for approval or rejection.
See § 24.2-101.
2. Definition for State Board
The State Board of Elections.
See § 24.2-101.
3. Definition for Referendum committee
Any organization, person, group of persons, or committee, that makes expenditures in a calendar year in excess of (i) $10,000 to advocate the passage or defeat of a statewide referendum, (ii) $5,000 to advocate the passage or defeat of a referendum being held in two or more counties and cities, or (iii) $1,000 to advocate the passage or defeat of a referendum held in a single county or city.
See § 24.2-945.1.
4. Definition for Political action committee
Any organization, person, or group of persons, established or maintained to receive and expend contributions for the primary purpose of expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate. The term shall not include a campaign committee, federal political action committee, out-of-state political committee, political party committee, referendum committee, or inaugural committee.
See § 24.2-945.1.
5. Definition for Board
The State Board of Elections.
See § 24.2-101.
6. Definition for State
A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
See § 24.2-452.
7. Definition for Primary
An election held for the purpose of selecting a candidate to be the nominee of a political party for election to office.
See § 24.2-101.
8. Definition for Election
A general, primary, or special election.
See § 24.2-101.
Regulations & Guidance
Additional Resources
Useful Links
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Summary of Laws and Policies Referendum Committees https://perma.cc/TPJ6-R9AJ