Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement. (SB147)

Introduced By

Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)

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

Description

Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement.  Clarifies that when an FOIA petition is filed, the party against whom the writ is brought must be served with a copy of the petition prior to filing. The bill contains a technical amendment.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: HB689 and HB976.

Comments

marshamaines writes:

service of process under vscr's is required of any legal pleading action anyways..so long as "personal service" isn't required this is good - because attempting "personal service" on a judge is a good way to get "escorted" out of a courthouse or arrested..speaking from experience

Posted 25 months ago.