Early voting; any registered voter qualified to vote in election may vote in person. (HB1592)
Introduced By
Del. Onzlee Ware (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patrons Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), and Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
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 19 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 The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/05/2013 | Committee |
01/05/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102849D |
01/05/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
01/15/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1592) |
01/29/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that promotes access to the polls and the right to vote.