Elections; creates exceptions to prohibited activities at polls. (SB867)
Introduced By
Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patron Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
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; prohibited activities at the polls. Creates an exception to the prohibition on campaign activities within 40 feet of the polling place or within the polling place for the wearing by voters of buttons, stickers, or items of apparel that contain a candidate's name or a political slogan. Amends § 24.2-604 (“Prohibited activities at polls; notice of prohibited area; electioneering; presence of representatives of parties or candidates; simulated elections; observers; news media; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
I support this bill. It caused undue hardship on electoral officials and voters.