Absentee voting, in-person; qualified voters may vote at sites provided in locality. (HB2901)
Introduced By
Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake) with support from co-patrons Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville), Del. Dwight Jones (D-Richmond), Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria), and Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)
Progress
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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. Provides that any registered voter qualified to vote in the election may vote in person from 17 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 The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period. The bill takes effect January 1, 2008. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2007 | Committee |
| 01/10/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 075530512 |
| 01/10/2007 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/18/2007 | Assigned P & E sub: #2 (Jones, S.C.) |