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
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/15/2013Presented and ordered printed 13100794D
01/15/2013Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/16/2013Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee
01/22/2013Impact statement from DPB (HB2264)
01/22/2013Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/05/2013Left in Privileges and Elections

Comments

ACLU-VA Voting Rights, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands access to the polls.