Vote centers; authorizes State Board of Election to establish pilot program. (SB906)
Introduced By
Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Vote centers; pilot program. Authorizes the State Board of Elections to provide for a pilot program in which localities may establish vote centers for use in primary elections instead of having to operate a polling place for every precinct in the locality. A vote center will consist of a location where voters from two or more designated precincts may vote. The State Board shall publish a report on the program by August 15 of any year in which a vote center is used. The provisions of the bill expire on December 31, 2016. Read the Bill »
Status
01/22/2013: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 |
01/04/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101722D |
01/04/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/15/2013 | Assigned to P&E sub: Campaigns and Elections |
01/21/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB906) |
01/22/2013 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (9-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this bill. The ACLU of Virginia supports creating opportunities to make voting easier, however the Virginia Constitution requires that elections be administered uniformly throughout the Commonwealth.
I hope this bill can be passed, as this practice would offer a net savings of tax dollars that pay for elections. In areas where expected turnout is low, there is no reason that I can see to continue the extra cost if a smaller number of voting locations will serve. The locality should have this option.