Election laws; gives Attorney General authority to enforce and prosecute violations. (SB416)

Introduced By

Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester) with support from co-patron Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

Progress

√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

Election laws; enforcement and prosecution. Gives the Attorney General the independent authority to enforce and prosecute violations of election laws in addition to the existing authority granted to the Attorney General pursuant to a unanimous vote of all members of the Board of Elections requesting the Attorney General to assist the attorney for the Commonwealth. View Full Text »

Status

02/09/2010: Failed to Pass in Committee
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Poll Results

1 vote

Bill Text

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