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HB1247

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; right to speak at open meetings.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Ben Cline (R)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/10/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102890D
  • 01/10/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
  • 01/16/2018 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB1247)
  • 01/24/2018 - House: Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4
  • 01/30/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
  • 02/13/2018 - House: Left in General Laws

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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