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SB1003: Freedom of Information Act; venue for enforcement actions against public bodies.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Edd Houck (D-17)
Edd Houck
(D-17)
Served: 1984–
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/19/2007: signed by governor
Summary
Freedom of Information Act; venue for enforcement actions. Clarifies that venue for the enforcement of FOIA rights and privileges against state public bodies, including state institutions, may be brought in general district court or the circuit court of the residence of the aggrieved party or of the City of Richmond. The bill addresses a recent Supreme Court of Virginia case of William F. Shaw v. John T. Casteen, et al, where the Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision that a FOIA action against the University of Virginia could not be brought where the aggrieved party lived. The bill contains technical amendments and is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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