Assistance for certain voters; provides certain procedures in language other than English. (HB2197)

Introduced By

Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale) with support from co-patrons Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria), and Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington)

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; assistance for certain voters. Provides certain procedures for assisting voters in a language other than English and requires the officer or person assisting a voter using a paper or mark-sense ballot to deposit the ballot in the ballot container without examining its contents. Amends § 24.2-649 (“Assistance for certain voters.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

CG2 Consulting, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

This is a VACOLAO legislative priority. VACOLAO supports this bill which would enhance and encourage civic participation by language minorities.

Posted 41 months ago.