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Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions And Expenditures," by amending the limits for campaign contributions made to candidates for City offices, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 20-1000.
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES
§ 20-1001. Definitions.
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(14) Primary Election Contribution. Any contribution to a candidate made prior to the date of a primary election in which he or she is a candidate.
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§ 20-1002. Contribution Limitations.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (6), no individual shall make total contributions per [calendar year] covered election, including contributions made to or through one or more political committees, of more than [two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500)] thirteen hundred dollars ($1,300) 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] covered election of more than [ten thousand dollars ($10,000)] five thousand three hundred dollars ($5,300) to a candidate for City elective office.
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(10) After the primary election, no candidate may spend any primary election contribution for the purpose of influencing the outcome of a general election in which he or she is a candidate, nor may any candidate political committee spend any primary election contribution for such purpose, including, but not limited to, the purpose of paying any post-primary expenses of such candidate political committee.
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(6) The limitations imposed by this Chapter shall not apply to contributions from a candidate's personal resources to the candidate's candidate political committee. Howeve...
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