General Provisions of Virginia Code

P Passed

P SB819
Definitions of certain words in the Code of Virginia; electronic records. Expands the definitions of "written," "writing," writings," and "in writing" in Title 1 of the Code to include electronic representations of words, letters, symbols, numbers, or figures. The bill also permits the Commonwealth's public bodies to accept electronic filing of information. The bill stipulates that unless otherwise provided for in the Code, electronic filing in the courts remains subject to the Rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.
Patron - Ticer


F Failed

F HB2661
The common law. Provides that the law governing the conduct of any impeachment proceedings and prosecution following impeachment, whether conducted in the General Assembly or in the Congress of the United States, is incorporated into the common law of this Commonwealth.
Patron - O'Brien


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