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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104840D
The bill, known as the "Dillon Rule; Joint Subcommittee To Study," aims to establish a joint subcommittee to study the application and impact of the Dillon Rule on local governments in Virginia. The Dillon Rule is a legal principle that limits the authority of local governments to act only within the powers expressly granted to them by state law. The subcommittee would assess how this rule affects local governance, decision-making, and autonomy in Virginia. The bill seeks to analyze potential changes or improvements that could be made to enhance local government functions while considering the balance of power between state and local entities.
2024-01-09: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104840D
2024-01-09: Referred to Committee on Rules
2024-02-02: Continued to 2025 in Rules by voice vote
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