Absentee voting; deadline for requesting absentee ballot by means other than in person. (SB892)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Leesburg) with support from co-patron 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
Absentee voting; deadline for requesting absentee ballot by means other than in person. Requires an application for an absentee ballot that is submitted by means other than in person in the office of the general registrar to be done so by 5:00 p.m. on the eleventh day prior to the election. Current law requires such application be made no later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day prior to the election. The bill amends other related deadlines accordingly. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/20/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102384D |
| 12/20/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/16/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (SB892) |
| 01/17/2017 | Stricken at request of Patron in Privileges and Elections (10-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia opposes this bill because it narrows the opportunity for voters to apply for an absentee ballot and participate in an election.