Elected or appointed officials; limit attorney-issued subpoenas unless subject matter is unrelated. (HB1859)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Shannon (D-Vienna) with support from co-patron Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elected or appointed officials; limit on attorney-issued subpoenas. Provides that no subpoena for the attendance of an elected or appointed official of a public body may be issued by an attorney unless the subject matter of the subpoena is unrelated to his official duties. The bill does not affect the prohibition on attorney-issued subpoenas in all cases issued for the attendance of certain state, local, and federal officials. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2009 | Committee |
01/12/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098526724 |
01/12/2009 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
01/21/2009 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote |
02/10/2009 | Left in Courts of Justice |