Voter registration; residence requirements for certain full-time students. (HB1978)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News), Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg), Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), 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
Registration residence requirements; domicile; presumption. Provides that a person who has established a physical presence and a place of abode in Virginia shall be presumed to have established a domicile at that place of abode. The bill also provides there shall be no presumption regarding whether a person is a resident of Virginia based on the person's actual or perceived status as a student or his occupancy in housing commonly occupied by students and that no factor shall be considered to conclude that a student is not domiciled in Virginia if that factor results from his status as a student. The bill requires the State Board of Elections to promulgate instructions to ensure the uniform application of these presumptions. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2009 | Committee |
| 01/13/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090301624 |
| 01/13/2009 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/15/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
| 01/19/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1978) |
| 01/27/2009 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB1878 by voice vote |
| 01/30/2009 | Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB1878-Cosgrove) |