Elections; sample ballots and other information to be available in languages other than English. (HB2299)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patron Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Elections; sample ballots and other information to be available in languages other than English. Provides that an electoral board that reasonably should expect a group of voters who cannot read or communicate in English to seek to vote at a precinct shall cause official sample ballots and any other instructions or notices that are posted or made available in English to also be printed in the language of the group. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/17/2013 | Presented and ordered printed |
| 01/17/2013 | Committee |
| 01/17/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13103198D |
| 01/17/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/21/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
| 01/29/2013 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
| 01/30/2013 | Impact statement from DHCD (HB2299) |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that promotes the right to vote and access to the polls.
Virginia ACLU is monitoring this bill that will assure that voters whose first language isn't English will be provided election information in languages other than English.