Qualifications of candidates; false statement is Class 5 felony. (HB949)

Introduced By

Del. Algie Howell (D-Norfolk)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; candidate statement of qualification.  Makes it explicit that a false statement on a candidate's statement of qualification is unlawful and subject to Class 5 felony penalties under Code 24.2-1016. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Committee
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100298D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/20/2010Impact statement from DPB (HB949)
01/21/2010Impact statement from VCSC (HB949)
01/21/2010Assigned P & E sub: #1 Constitutional
02/01/2010Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (2-Y 2-N)
02/16/2010Left in Privileges and Elections