Government, local; alternatives to publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, etc. (HB1879)

Introduced By

Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/12/2009Committee
01/12/2009Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098297472
01/12/2009Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
01/20/2009Assigned CC & T sub: 2
01/29/2009Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting
02/10/2009Left in Counties, Cities and Towns