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SB593: Freedom of Information Act; confidential records discussion to be conducted in non-public meeting.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Tommy Norment (R-3)
Tommy Norment
(R-3)
Served: 1992–
Progress
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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
03/12/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); meeting exemption; tourism and economic development. Allows the discussion or consideration of confidential proprietary records provided by a private business to certain state, local, or regional industrial or economic development authorities or organizations for business, trade and tourism development to be conducted in meetings not open to the public.
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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, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/13/2008 and 03/06/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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Comments
ANYONE who wants to do 'business' with the STATE, needs to be aware that the STATE is open for business to the general public. The public has a right to know 'who' the State is getting into bed with.