General Laws - Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee Agenda

Chair: McClure, Adele Y.

Last Updated: 01/19/2026 02:58 PM

Meeting Date & Time: 01/20/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Add to Calendar

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Location: House Committee Room B - 205

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Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940

DLS Contact: 804-698-1812 (Binns); 804-698-1868 (Frye); 804-698-1870 (Mey); 804-698-1825 (Nelson)

Bills to be heard

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB159 Simon Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3713 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction.

Procurement/Open Government

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)

HB160 Simon FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3714 and 2.2-3715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; officers, employees, or members of a public body; alleged willful and knowing violations; mitigating factors to be considered.

Procurement/Open Government

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

HB463 Cohen Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions, meetings, quorum and electronic communication.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3701 and 2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions; meetings; quorum and electronic communication.

Fiscal Impact

Procurement/Open Government