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HB1271: Freedom of Information Act; exemption for local franchises, exception.

Chief Patron

Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49)

Adam Ebbin (D-49)
Arlington, VA
Served: 2004–

Progress

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

Status

03/27/2008: signed by governor

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Summary

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); exemption for local franchises.  Broadens the current FOIA exemption to apply to any type of franchise and protects trade secrets and confidential proprietary information from both bidders for the franchise and the person who is ultimately awarded the franchise. Currently, the exemption is limited to cable TV franchises.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/17/2008, 02/05/2008, 02/06/2008, 02/06/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/06/2008.

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