Special elections; Commonwealth shall pay costs of conducting to fill vacancy in General Assembly. (HB1956)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Paying for special elections; General Assembly members. Provides that the Commonwealth shall pay the costs of conducting a special election to fill a vacancy in the General Assembly if such election is held on a day other than the day of a general election. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102256D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance Subcommittee |
| 01/16/2013 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
| 01/16/2013 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/18/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1956) |
| 01/18/2013 | Reported from Privileges and Elections (16-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/18/2013 | Assigned App. sub: General Government |
| 01/30/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Appropriations |