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2009 SESSION
HB 2049 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.
Introduced by: Thomas D. Gear | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Removal of public official; costs. Provides that no person who signs a petition for the removal of an official pursuant to § 24.2-233 or who circulates such a petition (i) shall be liable for any costs associated with removal proceedings conducted pursuant to the petition, including attorney fees incurred by any other party or court costs, or (ii) shall have sanctions imposed against him pursuant to § 8.01-271.1. This bill was incorporated into HB 2465.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/09 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090295512
- 01/13/09 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/09 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
- 01/21/09 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to P&E by voice vote
- 01/23/09 House: Referred from Courts of Justice by voice vote
- 01/23/09 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/26/09 House: Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance
- 01/28/09 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2465 by voice vote
- 01/30/09 House: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB2465-Morgan) by voice vote