Absentee voting; deletes requirement that a witness sign envelope containing voted absentee ballot. (HB1672)
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 |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Elections; absentee voting procedures; witness requirements. Deletes the requirement that a witness sign the envelope containing the voted absentee ballot. The absentee voter must sign the envelope. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/22/2008 | Committee |
12/22/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095522484 |
12/22/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/09/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1672) |
01/15/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
02/03/2009 | Constitutional reading dispensed |
02/03/2009 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
02/03/2009 | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket by voice vote |
02/10/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |