Virginia FOIA; allows regional public bodies to conduct electronic meetings. (HB2032)
Introduced By
Del. Joe May (R-Leesburg) with support from co-patron Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Freedom of Information Act; electronic meetings. Allows regional public bodies to conduct electronic meetings in the same manner as state public bodies. The bill also removes the requirement that a public body hold one meeting each year at which no member participates using electronic means. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Committee |
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100580D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Science and Technology |
| 01/15/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2032) |
| 01/16/2013 | Reported from Science and Technology (17-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/16/2013 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/18/2013 | Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement |
| 01/24/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation that could limit the public's ability to participate in and attend public meetings of regional authorities.