Freedom of Information Act; university-related foundation funds. (HB816)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)
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
University-related foundation funds; Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Provides that if a Virginia college or university uses funds from one of its affiliated foundations to pay for costs incurred by the college or university in relation to the enforcement of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the foundation shall provide a list of its donors for the prior three years to the college or university. The college or university shall disclose this list to any party upon request and shall make no attempt to withhold it. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101174D |
| 01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 02/09/2012 | Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement |
| 02/09/2012 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013 |
| 02/09/2012 | Continued to 2013 in General Laws |
| 11/29/2012 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
Pass this bill! You want to see what government waste looks like? Go to a local public college or university. Seriously,
The amount of six figure salaries the coaches and ivory tower professors receive is ridiculous. Don't believe me? Look it up.
http://datacenter.timesdispatch.com/databases/salaries-virginia-state-employees-2011-results/