Elections; extension of polling hours from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (HB1774)
Introduced By
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station) with support from 6 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Those copatrons are Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton), Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg), Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond), Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Hours polls to be open. Provides that polls shall close at 8:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2013 | Committee |
01/08/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101113D |
01/08/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance Subcommittee |
01/15/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1774) |
01/16/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands access to the polls.