Virginia SB 383: Lobbying; notification to local clerk, penalty.

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SENATE BILL NO. 383 

Offered January 8, 2020 

Prefiled January 6, 2020 

A BILL to amend and reenact � 2.2-419 of the Code of Virginia 
 and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-421.1, 
 relating to lobbying; notification to local clerk; penalty. 
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Patron-- McPike (By Request) 

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Referred to Committee on Local Government 

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That � 2.2-419 of the Code of Virginia is amended and 
 reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 
 2.2-421.1 as follows:

� 2.2-419. Definitions.

As used in this article, unless the context requires a 
 different meaning:

"Anything of value" means:

1. A pecuniary item, including money, or a bank bill or note;

2. A promissory note, bill of exchange, order, draft, warrant, 
 check, or bond given for the payment of money;

3. A contract, agreement, promise, or other obligation for an 
 advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, 
 payment, gift, pledge, or transfer of money;

4. A stock, bond, note, or other investment interest in an 
 entity;

5. A receipt given for the payment of money or other property;

6. A right in action;

7. A gift, tangible good, chattel, or an interest in a gift, 
 tangible good, or chattel;

8. A loan or forgiveness of indebtedness;

9. A work of art, antique, or collectible;

10. An automobile or other means of personal transportation;

11. Real property or an interest in real property, including 
 title to realty, a fee simple or partial interest, present or future, 
 contingent or vested within realty, a leasehold interest, or other beneficial 
 interest in realty;

12. An honorarium or compensation for services;

13. A rebate or discount in the price of anything of value 
 unless the rebate or discount is made in the ordinary course of business to a 
 member of the public without regard to that person's status as an executive or 
 legislative official, or the sale or trade of something for reasonable 
 compensation that would ordinarily not be available to a member of the public;

14. A promise or offer of employment; or

15. Any other thing of value that is pecuniary or compensatory 
 in value to a person.

"Anything of value" does not mean a campaign 
 contribution properly received and reported pursuant to Chapter 9.3 (� 24.2-945 
 et seq.) of Title 24.2.

"Compensation" means:

1. An advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, 
 deposit, distribution, loan, payment, gift, pledge, or transfer of money or 
 anything of value; or

2. A contract, agreement, promise or other obligation for an 
 advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, 
 payment, gift, pledge, or transfer of money or anything of value, for services 
 rendered or to be rendered.

"Compensation" does not mean reimbursement o