Absentee voting; persons age 65 and older on day of an election are entitled to vote absentee. (HB1394)
Introduced By
Del. Danny Marshall (R-Danville) with support from co-patron Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elections; absentee voting. Provides that persons age 65 and older on the day of an election for which an absentee ballot is requested are entitled to vote absentee. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/17/2012 | Committee |
12/17/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100955D |
12/17/2012 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
01/14/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1394) |
01/15/2013 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N) |
01/18/2013 | Tabled in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports expanding opportunities to vote by absentee ballot.