Virginia Freedom of Information Act; right to speak at open meetings. (HB698)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; right to speak at open meetings. Requires that every public body afford an opportunity for public comment during any open meeting. A public body may adopt reasonable rules governing the public comment portion of the meeting, including imposing reasonable restrictions on time, place, and manner. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2016 | Committee |
| 01/11/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102577D |
| 01/11/2016 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/28/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB698) |
| 01/28/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports this bill.