Constitutional amendment; General Assembly to delay reconvened session (second reference). (HJ138)
Introduced By
Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria), and Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)
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
Constitutional amendment (second resolution); legislative sessions. Provides that the General Assembly may agree to delay the reconvened session for a period of up to one week. The Constitution now provides that the reconvened session be held on the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of a regular or special session. The proposed amendment would allow the General Assembly to postpone the reconvened session for a brief period; for example, to avoid convening on a religious holiday. View Full Text »
Status
03/17/2012: Passed the General Assembly
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