Virginia Freedom of Information Act; right to speak at open meetings. (HB1247)
Introduced By
Del. Ben Cline (R-Amherst) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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. The bill requires that the notice given by a public body prior to a meeting include information as to the approximate point during the meeting when public comment will be received. The bill permits public bodies to choose the approximate point during the meeting when public comment will be received and permits public bodies to adopt reasonable rules governing the public comment portion of the meeting, including imposing reasonable restrictions on time, place, and manner. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2018 | Committee |
| 01/10/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102890D |
| 01/10/2018 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/16/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1247) |
| 01/24/2018 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4 |
| 01/30/2018 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports this bill. Members of the public should have regular opportunities to address elected officials and other governing bodies.