Electoral boards and general registrars; may apply for legal defense if subpoenaed. (HB744)
Introduced By
Del. Peter Farrell (R-Henrico)
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
Electoral boards and general registrars; legal defense. Provides that an electoral board, any of its members, a general registrar, or an employee of or paid assistant to a general registrar may apply to the Virginia Division of Risk Management for legal defense if he is subpoenaed in any civil action arising out of the performance of his duties. Current law only allows such application if the officer or employee is made a defendant in such an action. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103017D |
| 01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee Civil Law |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Subcommittee Civil Law |
| 01/14/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: |
| 01/18/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |