Virginia Freedom of Information Act; State Corporation Commission subject to Act. (HB2321)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
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
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; application to the State Corporation Commission. Makes the State Corporation Commission (SCC) subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and designates venue for FOIA petitions against the SCC. The bill reverses a case holding that the Freedom of Information Act is not applicable to the SCC (Christian v. State Corporation Commission, November 2011). Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/18/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13102308D |
| 01/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/22/2013 | Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement |
| 01/24/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in General Laws |
Map
This bill mentions Richmond.
Comments
ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation that would extend FOIA to the State Corporation Commission.