Requests for information by members of the General Assembly; responses not subject to redaction. (SB972)

Introduced By

Sen. Bill DeSteph (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Requests for information by members of the General Assembly; responses not subject to redaction. Requires all departments, agencies, and institutions of the Commonwealth and staff and employees thereof to respond to a request for information made by a member of the General Assembly. The bill further provides that notwithstanding the Virginia Freedom of Information Act ( 2.2-3700 et seq.), a response to a request for information made by a member of the General Assembly shall not be subject to redaction. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/03/2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100582D
01/03/2017Referred to Committee on Rules
01/26/2017Impact statement from DPB (SB972)
02/02/2017Committee substitute printed to LIS only 17104234D-S1
02/02/2017Passed by indefinitely in Rules with letter (11-Y 3-N) (see vote tally)