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2009 SESSION
SB 1393 Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs.
Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | 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. The court may assess such costs or impose such sanctions if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner acted maliciously.
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HISTORY
- 01/14/09 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095583284
- 01/14/09 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/27/09 Senate: Rereferred from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/27/09 Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
- 02/03/09 Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
- 02/09/09 Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)