Freedom of Information Act; criminal investigative records. (SB1467)
Introduced By
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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Description
Freedom of Information Act; criminal investigative records. Amends the definition of "criminal investigative file" so that the exemption applies to records relating to active or ongoing investigations or prosecutions. Amends § 2.2-3706, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
02/02/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
- 01/21/2011 Presented and ordered printed 11100594D
- 01/21/2011 Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/26/2011 Assigned GL&T sub: FOIA/Conflict of Interest
- 01/28/2011 Impact statement from DPB (SB1467)
- 02/02/2011 Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 02/02/2011 Letter sent to Freedom of Information Advisory Council
In the News
Public Workers’ Pay Still Open to Public
February 6, 2011
Advocates of open government scored a victory this week when legislators sent to a study commission a proposal aimed at blocking publication of public employees’ names and salaries.