Election officials, state and local; acceptance of certain gifts and funding prohibited. (HB1101)
Introduced By
Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun) with support from co-patrons Del. John Avoli (R-Staunton), and Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)
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
State and local elections officials; acceptance of certain gifts and funding prohibited. Prohibits state and local elections officials from soliciting, accepting, using, or disposing of any moneys, grants, property, or services given by a private individual or nongovernmental entity for the purpose of funding voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs, or any other expense incurred in the conduct of elections. The bill specifically provides that the operation of a polling place or voter satellite office in a facility furnished by a private individual or nongovernmental entity is not a violation of this prohibition. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Committee |
| 01/12/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102653D |
| 01/12/2022 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/24/2022 | Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/25/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1101) |
| 01/26/2022 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
What prevents "voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs" from including voter registration drives by organizations, sharing voting information on social media, etc., from being considered contributed services?
Unless the Commonwealth plans to set up expansive voter registration, outreach and education programs to replace money provided by private organizations, this bill only restricts voter information.
An informed electorate is a smart electorate.
This bill seems designed specifically to keep voters less informed and I do not support it in any way.