Early voting; registered, qualified voter may vote in person from 10 to three days before election. (HB2119)
Introduced By
Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake) with support from co-patron Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elections; early voting. Provides that any registered voter qualified to vote in the election may vote in person from 10 to three days before the election, or eight to three days before a special election, at the office of the general registrar or secretary of the electoral board and other approved locations. The provisions for absentee voting remain in effect except that the provisions for in-person absentee voting are superseded by the early voting process during the early voting period. The bill takes effect January 1, 2014. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2013 | Committee |
01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100882D |
01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/14/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
01/21/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2119) |
01/22/2013 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands access to the polls.