Early voting pilot projects; State Board of Elections to establish for general elections in 2010. (HB2496)

Introduced By

Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Elections; early voting pilot projects. Authorizes the State Board of Elections to establish early voting pilot projects for general elections in 2010 and 2011 in counties or cities choosing to participate. Provides that any registered voter 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 The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/14/2009Committee
01/14/2009Presented and ordered printed 095003408
01/14/2009Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/19/2009Impact statement from DPB (HB2496)
01/22/2009Assigned P & E sub: Elections
01/27/2009Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/10/2009Left in Privileges and Elections