Elections; creates exceptions to prohibited activities at polls. (SB867)
Introduced By
Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patron Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elections; prohibited activities at the polls. Creates an exception to the prohibition on campaign activities within 40 feet of the polling place or within the polling place for the wearing by voters of buttons, stickers, or items of apparel that contain a candidate's name or a political slogan. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/29/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 |
12/29/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095523228 |
12/29/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/03/2009 | Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/05/2009 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/06/2009 | Read second time and engrossed |
02/09/2009 | Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/12/2009 | Placed on Calendar |
02/12/2009 | Read first time |
02/12/2009 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/13/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
02/17/2009 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/28/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
I support this bill. It caused undue hardship on electoral officials and voters.