Statewide election results; electoral boards to notify Board of Elections in 24 hours of changes. (HB549)

Introduced By

Del. Chris Saxman (R-Staunton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Elections; notice of changes in election results in certain statewide elections. Requires the local electoral boards to notify the State Board of Elections within 24 hours of any changes made in the results of a statewide election after the results are announced on the election night when the margin of victory in that election is less than 1% of the total vote cast for the two top candidates. The State Board is required to post the changes on the Internet. This bill was incorporated into HB 1175. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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