Local advisory referenda; exception to rule that prohibits referendum from being placed on ballot. (HB48)

Introduced By

Del. Matt Fariss (R-Rustburg)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; referenda; local advisory referenda. Provides for an exception to the rule that prohibits a referendum from being placed on the ballot unless specifically authorized by statute or by charter, allowing each locality to provide by ordinance a process for holding an advisory referendum provided such advisory referendum is placed on the ballot not more than once per calendar year. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/31/2021Committee
12/31/2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102822D
12/31/2021Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/17/2022Impact statement from DPB (HB48)
01/21/2022Tabled in Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)