Governor; prohibited from holding an official leadership position in a national political party. (HB1318)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)
Progress
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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 |
Description
Restrictions on Governor's outside activities. Prohibits the Governor from holding an official leadership position in a national political party. Read the Bill »
Status
02/11/2010: Merged into HB1273
History
Date | Action |
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01/22/2010 | Committee |
01/22/2010 | Presented and ordered printed 10104495D |
01/22/2010 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
02/01/2010 | Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process |
02/09/2010 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1273-Purkey) |
02/11/2010 | Incorporated by General Laws (HB1273-Purkey) |
Comments
Has this been a problem?
Yes, our former governor Tim Kaine served as chairman of the DNC while simultaneoulsy serving as governor.
And our former governor, Jim Gilmore, served as chairman of the RNC while simultaneously serving as governor.
Though whether it was actually a problem is tough to suss out. I didn't see any problems result from Gilmore or Kaine taking on those roles, though obviously opponents of each thought it was problematic at the time.
I do wish Kaine hadn't sort of had one foot out the door, though. Think a couple balls got dropped. Maybe this bill is a good thing (much as I hate to say it).
I'm not sure they thought it was problematic. They just thought they could get some political mileage out of it. I really think it will be a while before a VA gov. is offered this, let alone agrees to take it on. This is probably one bill that we can get along without.