Constitutional amendment; powers of General Assembly, limitations (first reference). (HJ537)

Introduced By

Del. Greg Habeeb (R-Salem) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); powers of General Assembly; limitations. Provides that the General Assembly may suspend or nullify any or all portions of any administrative rule or regulation by joint resolution agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each house. The General Assembly may designate a joint legislative commission or pair of standing committees representing both houses to suspend any administrative rule or regulation during the interim that the General Assembly is not in regular session. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
08/02/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100111D
08/02/2012Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
11/29/2012Left in Privileges and Elections
01/11/2013Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
01/28/2013Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/05/2013Left in Privileges and Elections