Virginia Freedom of Information Act; expands definition of public body. (SB1436)
Introduced By
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Progress
✓ |
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 (FOIA); definition of public body. Expands the definition of public body under FOIA to include any foundation that exists for the primary purpose of supporting a public institution of higher education and that is exempt from taxation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2017 | Presented and ordered printed 17102937D |
| 01/13/2017 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/17/2017 | Assigned GL&T sub: #1 |
| 01/24/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1436) |
| 02/08/2017 | Left in General Laws and Technology |