Absentee ballots; procedure for various deadlines and ballot requirements. (SB55)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) with support from co-patrons Del. Rich Anderson (R-Woodbridge), Sen. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham), and Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)

Progress

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

Description

Federal write-in absentee ballots; use in state and local elections.  Provides that voters who are entitled to vote absentee due to active duty military service, membership in the merchant marines, or temporary residence outside of the country, or the spouse or dependent residing with such a voter, may use the federal write-in absentee ballot to vote in state and local elections, as well as federal elections. The federal write-in absentee ballot may also serve as an absentee ballot application and voter registration application for state and local elections, as well as federal elections.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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