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

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√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	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. Amends § 2.2-3713 (“Proceedings for enforcement of chapter.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

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Bill Has Failed

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