Constitutional amendment; repeal of state law or regulation by localities (first reference). (HJ604)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); repeal of state law or regulation by localities. Authorizes counties and cities containing at least two-thirds of the state's population to repeal a state law or regulation. The resolutions to accomplish the repeal must state the particular law or regulation to be repealed and be adopted within a 24-month period.
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Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2011 | Committee |
01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103779D |
01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/13/2011 | Assigned P & E sub: #1 Constitutional |
02/08/2011 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
This bill is a response to HJ542, which proposes that Virginia have the power to repeal federal laws. Presumably Del. Surovell is attempting to demonstrate the absurdity of HJ542 by showing his fellow delegates what it would look like on the scale of Virginia.