Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusion of records related to public safety.
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SB 657 — Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusion of records related to public safety.
Last action — Enrolled
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
38 added · 48 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 657 include the addition of specific provisions about handling confidential information related to Virginia's financial controls and internal security assessments. The changes clarify which types of information can remain confidential and under what conditions, particularly regarding the Department of Defense and financial assets. This is important because it ensures that sensitive economic and security information is protected while still allowing for necessary oversight and accountability in financial processes. Overall, these adjustments help balance transparency with security needs.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104556DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act;
657 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 10, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act;
----------[S Patron--657] LewisApproved ---------- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB657ER) View text Current html March 08, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104556D html January 10, 2018
Action History
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Enrolled
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Passed House (93-Y 3-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Assigned GL&T sub: #1
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104556D
Sponsors
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 93 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 93 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 657?
- SB 657 is sponsored by Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 657?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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