Government, local; alternatives to publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, etc. (HB1879)
Introduced By
Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
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Introduced |
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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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Became Law |
Description
Local government; publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, and public hearings, etc; alternatives. Gives localities with a population over 100,000 alternatives to publication in newspaper of general circulation in the locality. These alternatives include publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality, on the locality's website, or on any public access channel operated by the locality, to be aired during prime time programming and at least two other times during the day. Any electronic publication shall be aired daily for two consecutive weeks. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2009 | Committee |
01/12/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098297472 |
01/12/2009 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
01/20/2009 | Assigned CC & T sub: 2 |
01/29/2009 | Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting |
02/10/2009 | Left in Counties, Cities and Towns |