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HB2293: Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings by local governing bodies.

Chief Patron

Del. Jennifer McClellan (D-71)

Jennifer McClellan (D-71)
Richmond, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings; electronic communication meetings by local governing bodies.  Allows a local governing body, school board, or any subcommittee thereof to meet by electronic communication means provided (i) no purpose of the meeting is to take action on any matter before the governing body, school board, or subcommittee, or to otherwise transact any business of the governing body, school board, or subcommittee; (ii) the meeting is not called or prearranged with any purpose of transacting any business of the local governing body, school board, or subcommittee; and (iii) the local governing body, school board, or subcommittee otherwise complies with the electronic communication meetings law.

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