Public assets; misuse, penalty. (HB252)
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
Misuse of public assets; penalty. Provides that any officer, agent, or employee of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision who, without lawful authorization, uses or permits the use of public assets for private or personal purposes unrelated to the duties and office of the accused or any other legitimate government interest when the value of such use exceeds $1,000 in any 12-month period is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Currently, only full-time officers, agents, or employees can be guilty of the crime. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/29/2013 | Committee |
| 12/29/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100204D |
| 12/29/2013 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/08/2014 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB252) |
| 01/17/2014 | Referred from Rules |
| 01/17/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/24/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/27/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB252) |
| 01/31/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |