VA HB801 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-12 - Left in Privileges and Elections
Pending: House Privileges and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Vote centers; pilot program. Authorizes the State Board of Elections to provide for a pilot program in which localities may establish vote centers for use in primary elections instead of having to operate a polling place for every precinct in the locality. A vote center will consist of a location where voters from two or more designated precincts may vote. The bill stipulates that the State Board shall publish a report on the program by August 15 of any year in which a vote center is used. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on December 31, 2017.

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Title

Vote centers; State Bd. of Elections authorized to provide for pilot program in certain localities

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-02-12HouseLeft in Privileges and Elections
2014-01-15HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2014-01-10HouseAssigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance Subcommittee
2014-01-07HouseReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2014-01-07HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101225D

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