Voter registration; residence requirements for certain full-time students. (HB1978)

Introduced By

Del. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News), Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg), Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), and Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)

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

Registration residence requirements; domicile; presumption. Provides that a person who has established a physical presence and a place of abode in Virginia shall be presumed to have established a domicile at that place of abode. The bill also provides there shall be no presumption regarding whether a person is a resident of Virginia based on the person's actual or perceived status as a student or his occupancy in housing commonly occupied by students and that no factor shall be considered to conclude that a student is not domiciled in Virginia if that factor results from his status as a student. The bill requires the State Board of Elections to promulgate instructions to ensure the uniform application of these presumptions. Amends § 24.2-101, § 24.2-417.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/13/2009 Committee
  • 01/13/2009 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090301624
  • 01/13/2009 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 01/15/2009 Assigned P & E sub: Elections
  • 01/19/2009 Impact statement from DPB (HB1978)
  • 01/27/2009 Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB1878 by voice vote
  • 01/30/2009 Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB1878-Cosgrove)