Constitutional amendment; appointment of electoral boards & officers of election (first reference). (SJ367)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); appointment of electoral boards and officers of election. Provides that appointments to local electoral boards and as officers of election shall be on a nonpartisan basis, eliminating current provisions for party representation. Read the Bill »
Status
01/29/2013: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/18/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13104026D |
| 01/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/29/2013 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that allows greater access for members of independent and third parties to serve on local electoral boards and as elections officers.