Early voting; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 14 to three days before election. (HB1620)
Introduced By
Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg) with support from co-patron Del. Ken Melvin (D-Portsmouth)
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
Elections; early voting. Provides that any registered voter qualified to vote in the election may vote in person from 14 to three days before the election (or eight to three days before a special 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 The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period.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, 2010. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/26/2008 | Committee |
11/26/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095519484 |
11/26/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/09/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1620) |
01/15/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
01/19/2009 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/10/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |