Absentee ballots; methods for counting. (HB2648)

Introduced By

Del. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; methods for counting absentee ballots. Provides that the local electoral board, rather than the general registrar, shall conduct the procedures authorized to expedite the counting of absentee ballots. The bill also requires notice to the political parties or candidates authorized to have representatives present in the polling place so they may have representatives present while the expedited procedures are followed. The bill also places time limits on the use of the expedited procedures. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/23/2009Presented and ordered printed 095545508
01/23/2009Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/27/2009Assigned P & E sub: Elections
02/10/2009Left in Privileges and Elections