Elections; extension of polling hours from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (SB964)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
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 |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 |
| 01/08/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101015D |
| 01/08/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/15/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB964) |
| 01/18/2013 | Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (5-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands access to the polls.