Early voting; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 15 to eight days before election. (SB819)

Introduced By

Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) with support from co-patrons Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), and Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; early voting. Provides that any registered voter qualified to vote in the election may vote in person from 15 to three days before the election at specified times and at the sites provided in the locality. The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period. The bill takes effect January 1, 2010. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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