Absentee ballots; emergency voting, repeals provisions relating to late applications. (HB1033)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
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
Absentee voting; emergency voting. Provides the process by which a qualified voter is permitted to vote by an absentee ballot when an emergency either prevented him from applying for an absentee ballot by the deadline or will prevent him from voting in person on election day. The bill consolidates current sections regarding emergency absentee voting into one section. The bill also provides for the Commissioner of Elections to take administrative action to facilitate absentee voting by those persons providing emergency or other services in an area in which a state of emergency has been declared. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2016 | Committee |
| 01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101556D |
| 01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned to sub: Elections |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
| 01/26/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1033) |
| 02/02/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |