2020 Session 'Gift' Disclosures

Legislators disclosed free meals and receptions totaling more than $12,000 during the 2020 General Assembly session. Half of the 140 lawmakers reported at least one gift valued at more than $50.

Total Value of Meals/Events, By Party

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Number of Free Meals/Events, Per Legislator

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Notes: Many legislators avoid accepting meals or receptions valued at more than $50. For many, one exception is the Virginia Agribusiness Council annual banquet, held the second night of the General Assembly session. This year, 51 lawmakers disclosed accepting a free ticket to the banquet. For 29 lawmakers, that was the only session gift they reported.
Source: Session Gift Reports covering activity from January 1, 2020 through March 7, 2020, filed with the Virginia Ethics Council
June 9, 2020