Absentee voting; persons 65 years of age or older added to list to vote by absentee ballot, etc. (HB37)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
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
Elections; absentee voting by persons 65 years of age or older. Adds to the list of persons entitled to vote by absentee ballot those persons who are 65 years of age or older on or before the day of the election for which an absentee ballot is sought. The bill requires the application for absentee ballot from such persons to include proof of age in a form specified by the State Board of Elections. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2013 | Committee |
| 12/02/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100327D |
| 12/02/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/10/2014 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
| 01/14/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB37) |
| 01/16/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB37) |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
Make voting easier for everyone.
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that expands the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot, however requiring voters to disclose sensitive or confidential information on an absentee ballot application imposes significant concerns about the privacy rights of voters. No-excuse absentee voting should be available to all qualified voters through the mail and by in-person methods.