Urban Affairs, Secretary of; position created. (HB279)
Introduced By
Del. Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News) with support from 8 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
☐ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Establishes the Secretary of Urban Affairs. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Virginia Housing Development Authority. Amends § 2.2-200 (“Appointment of Governor\u2019s Secretaries; general powers; severance.”), § 2.2-204 (“Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties.”), § 2.2-230 (“Position established; agencies for which responsible; additional duties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
In the News
Senate Requires Ignition Interlocks for Drunken Drivers
February 24, 2012
RICHMOND – Opponents of drunken driving are applauding the Senate for passing a bill to require even first-time DUI offenders in Virginia to install a device to prevent them from operating their vehicle while intoxicated.
