Local ordinances; permits locality to obtain determination by circuit court as to constitutionality. (HB618)

Introduced By

Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg)

Progress

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Became Law

Description

Constitutionality of local ordinances. Permits a locality to obtain a determination by the circuit court as to the constitutionality of a local ordinance that has been held to be unconstitutional in a court not of record. Currently, only the Commonwealth is able to obtain such a determination. Amends § 16.1-131.1 (“Procedure when constitutionality of a statute is challenged in a court not of record.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

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