Early voting; anticipation of certain emergencies. (HB2264)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
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
Early voting in anticipation of certain emergencies. Provides that the Governor, Speaker of the House of Delegates, and President pro tempore of the Senate, acting jointly, may declare a weather-related emergency and order polls opened for early voting for one to three days during the five days before an election. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/15/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13100794D |
01/15/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/16/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
01/22/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2264) |
01/22/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands access to the polls.