Cash proffers; allows an award of fees, etc., to prevailing party when contesting certain actions. (SB1204)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

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

Cash proffers; court costs.  Allows for an award of fees, expenses, and court costs to any party who prevails when contesting an action in conflict with the provisions of 15.2-2303.1:1. The sunset provision on this legislation is extended from July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015. Amends § 15.2-2303.1:1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

History

  • 01/12/2011 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103350D
  • 01/12/2011 Referred to Committee on Local Government
  • 01/18/2011 Reported from Local Government with amendment (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
  • 01/20/2011 Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
  • 01/21/2011 Read second time
  • 01/21/2011 Committee amendment agreed to
  • 01/21/2011 Reading of amendment waived
  • 01/21/2011 Amendment by Senator Obenshain agreed to
  • 01/21/2011 Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1204E
  • 01/21/2011 Printed as engrossed 11103350D-E
  • 01/24/2011 Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N) (see vote tally)
  • 02/07/2011 Placed on Calendar
  • 02/07/2011 Read first time
  • 02/07/2011 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
  • 02/08/2011 Assigned CC & T sub: #2
  • 02/10/2011 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
  • 02/11/2011 Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with amendment (19-Y 3-N) (see vote tally)
  • 02/14/2011 Read second time
  • 02/15/2011 Passed by for the day
  • 02/16/2011 Read third time
  • 02/16/2011 Committee amendment agreed to
  • 02/16/2011 Engrossed by House as amended
  • 02/16/2011 Passed House with amendment (79-Y 18-N)
  • 02/16/2011 VOTE: PASSAGE (79-Y 18-N) (see vote tally)
  • 02/18/2011 House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
  • 02/24/2011 Enrolled
  • 02/24/2011 Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1204ER)
  • 02/24/2011 Signed by Speaker
  • 02/24/2011 Signed by President
  • 03/15/2011 G Approved by Governor-Chapter 173 (effective 7/1/11)
  • 03/15/2011 G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0173)