Absentee voting; declared state of emergency. (HB1921)
Introduced By
Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Absentee voting; declared state of emergency. Provides that in case of an emergency declared by the Governor, or declared by the President of the United States or the governor of another state and confirmed by the Governor, any registered voter whose precinct is affected by the emergency may vote absentee by mail or in person without giving one of the standard authorized reasons for voting absentee. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102090D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
| 01/15/2013 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
| 02/01/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1921) |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that promotes access to the polls.