Absentee ballot applications; unlawful to solicit in person from individuals in any hospital, etc. (SB63)
Introduced By
Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Moneta) with support from co-patron Sen. Dick Black (R-Leesburg)
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
Elections; solicitation of absentee ballot applications or ballots. Makes it unlawful for anyone to solicit, in person, absentee ballot applications or ballots from individuals in any hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. The prohibition does not apply to family members or to general or assistant registrars, electoral board members, or their staffs. A violation of the section is a Class 1 misdemeanor under 24.2-1017. Read the Bill »
Status
01/31/2012: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/05/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101355D |
01/05/2012 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/17/2012 | Assigned to P&E sub: Campaigns and Elections |
01/31/2012 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |