Handheld wireless communications device; authorized representative at polling place may use certain. (SB49)
Introduced By
Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)
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Description
Authorized representatives at polling places; use of wireless communication devices. Provides that authorized representatives of political parties or candidates that are permitted to obverse activities at polling places shall be a qualified voter in any jurisdiction in the Commonwealth. Currently, such representatives must be a qualified voter of the county or city where the polling place is located. The bill also permits such representatives to use cellular telephones and other handheld wireless communication devices at polling places. 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.”), § 24.2-639 (“Duties of officers of election.”), § 24.2-653 (“Voter whose name does not appear on pollbook; handling of provisional ballots; ballots cast after normal close of polls due to court order extending polling hours.”), § 24.2-655 (“Representatives of political parties and candidates to be present on request.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
