Paper and electronic pollbooks; permits localities to use own funds to purchase approved by Board. (SB53)

Introduced By

Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington) with support from co-patrons Del. Al Eisenberg (D-Arlington), and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; paper and electronic pollbooks. Permits localities to use their own funds to purchase electronic pollbooks that have been approved by the State Board of Elections. Current law authorizes the use of electronic pollbooks only in pilot programs and when paid for by state appropriations. Amends § 24.2-611 (“Form and signing of pollbooks; records of persons voting; electronic pollbooks.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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