State employees; right to contact public officials. (HB2731)
Introduced By
Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
☐ |
Passed Committee |
✗ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Rights of public employees to contact public officials. Provides that nothing in the Virginia Personnel Act or Chapter 12 ( 2.2-1200 et seq.) of Title 2.2 shall be construed to prohibit or otherwise restrict the right of any state employee to express opinions to state or local public officials or officers on matters of public concern, nor shall a state employee be subject to acts of retaliation because the employee has expressed such opinions. The bill also provides the same protections for local employees. The bill defines matters of public concern. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2007 | Committee |
01/10/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 070856299 |
01/10/2007 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/16/2007 | Assigned GL sub: #4 Prof./Occup./Admin. (Cosgrove) |
01/16/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2731) |
02/03/2007 | Read first time |
02/05/2007 | Read second time |
02/05/2007 | Engrossment refused by House (45-Y 48-N 1-A) |
02/05/2007 | Motion to reconsider engrossment rejected (44-Y 51-N) |