Dillon Rule; joint subcommittee to study. (HJ111)
Introduced By
Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Study; Dillon Rule; report. Creates an 11-member joint subcommittee for a two-year study of the Dillon Rule and its impact on Virginia's localities. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Committee |
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086148500 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 02/12/2008 | Left in Rules |
Comments
Wonderful! I'm of the belief that the Dillon Rule is enormously harmful to Virginia. It allows the General Assembly to hold all of the power, which tosses only scraps to localities. The government that governs closes to the people governs best. A part time legislature is incompatible with such power.
As I am looking to see if the sky is falling, I think I am agreeing with Waldo on this one.
I agree with The government that governs closes to the people governs best.
I agree. The Dillon Rule is improper in all sorts of ways.
While it's only a study, it is a step in the right direction. Giving Virginia localities some power would be a wonderful improvement.
You know, this would be an opportunity for a few smart and public minded legislators from both parties to make a positive impact on the future of the Commonwealth. A repeal of the Dillon Rule with a few well thought out reservations of power would greatly improve the governance of Virginia. Here's to hoping that this is a start down that path.
Amen, let's give some power to the local governments.
VEA Supported