Constitutional amendment; General Assembly may agree to delay reconvened session (first reference). (HJ54)
Introduced By
Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); legislative sessions. Provides that the General Assembly may agree to delay the reconvened session for a period of up to one week. The Constitution now provides that the reconvened session will be held on the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of a regular or special session. The proposed amendment would allow the General Assembly to postpone the reconvened session for a brief period, for example, to avoid convening on a religious holiday. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2010 | Committee |
01/11/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101012D |
01/11/2010 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/16/2010 | Left in Privileges and Elections |