Bill Text: VA HB2451 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: State Corporation Commission staff; discovery of settlement negotiations.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-02-08 - House: Left in Commerce and Labor [HB2451 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2011-HB2451-Introduced.html
11104016D Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 12.1-25.1 as follows: § 12.1-25.1. Discovery upon Commission staff; discovery of settlement negotiations. In all complaints, proceedings, contests, or controversies by or before the Commission made pursuant to Chapter 5 (§ 13.1-501 et seq.) or 8 (§ 13.1-557 et seq.) of Title 13.1, Chapter 10.3 (§ 56-265.14 et seq.) of Title 56, or Chapter 26 (§ 58.1-2600 et seq.) of Title 58.1, or initiated by a rule to show cause, the Commission staff shall be treated as a party for purposes of the Commission's rules governing discovery and hearing preparation procedures. Discovery pertaining to settlement negotiations shall not be allowed to any party or Commission staff. |