Voter registration lists; interstate cross-checking programs. (HB665)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Mike Futrell (D-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Elections; voter registration lists; interstate cross-checking programs. Prohibits the cancellation of the registration of an active voter identified on the basis of interstate cross-check lists as registered in another state without corroboration that he has moved from Virginia. Voters identified as having moved will be given notice before the voter's registration is canceled. The bill also provides a timetable for the general registrars to process names of such voters. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102311D |
01/07/2014 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/10/2014 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections Subcommittee |
01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB665) |
01/30/2014 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2015 |
02/07/2014 | Continued to 2015 in Privileges and Elections |
12/04/2014 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
There have been far too many documented cases of errors within the interstate cross-checking programs for those results to be used without thorough vetting. This bill provides a framework for verification AND timetables for actions that will help to prevent errors.
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation.