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HB 2465 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.

Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Petition to remove public official; costs.  Provides that the court shall not dismiss a petition for the removal of a public official solely because of an error or omission in the form of the petition relating to its statement of the grounds or reasons for removal unless the error or omission is material in determining whether statutory requirements have been met.  The measure provides further that any person who signs or circulates a petition for the removal of a public official (i) will not be liable for any costs associated with the proceedings, including attorney fees or court costs, and (ii) will not have sanctions imposed on him under the statute (§ 8.01-271.1) that provides sanctions in frivolous court proceedings.  This bill incorporates HB 2049.  This bill is identical to SB 1394.  


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