Voter registration records; deadline extension. (HB1955)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (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
Voter registration records; deadline extension. Provides for the extension of the date for the closing of the registration records in the event that a failure of the Virginia voter registration system occurs prior to the close of the registration records. The bill requires that the period of such extension equal the amount of time during which the registration system was unavailable for registration activities. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2017 | Committee |
| 01/10/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101444D |
| 01/10/2017 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/16/2017 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
| 01/23/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1955) |
| 01/31/2017 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/08/2017 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that makes elections fair and accessible to all voters.