Legislators; prohibits member of General Assembly from using his position to retaliate, etc. (SB12)

Introduced By

Del. Tom Garrett (R-Louisa)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Prohibited conduct by legislators; retaliation. Prohibits a member of the General Assembly from using his public position to retaliate or threaten retaliation against any person for expressing views on matters of public concern or for exercising any right that is otherwise protected by law. Read the Bill »

Status

02/07/2014: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
12/04/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100408D
12/04/2013Referred to Committee on Rules
01/15/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB12)
01/23/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB12)
02/07/2014Passed by indefinitely in Rules (17-Y 0-N)

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

I'd like to find out the story behind this.

Carol Lindstrom writes:

I would also like to know what prompted this.

Megan Rhyne writes:

Remember when Sen. Howell threatened the Northern Virginia Technology Council with reprisal for its endorsement of Cuccinelli?

Waldo Jaquith writes:

Ah. Yes. This is quite clear now. :) Thanks for connecting those dots!