Provisional voting; persons voting in split precincts.
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HB 43 — Provisional voting; persons voting in split precincts.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 920 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 20, 2019. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provisional voting; persons voting in splitprecincts. Provides that any voter who is assigned to a precinctthat is split between two or more election districts and who believeshe was given a ballot for the district of which he is not a qualifiedvoter may request, prior to casting the ballot, and shall be permittedto cast a provisional ballot for the district of which he believeshe is a qualified voter and for the district in which the pollbookindicates he is registered. The bill requires the ballots to besealed in envelopes labeled with the corresponding district numberand then sealed in the green envelope provided for all provisionalballots. At the meeting to determine the validity of all provisionalballots offered in the election, the electoral board shall verifyin which district the voter is qualified and count that ballot.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
42 added · 41 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 43 includes a clearer framework for provisional voting, specifically for voters in split precincts. It now states that voters will receive written notice about their voting status and have the option to submit identification forms through various methods within a defined timeframe after the election. Additionally, the electoral board can grant extensions for voters to provide necessary information, improving voter access and participation. These changes matter because they aim to ensure that more eligible voters have their votes counted, especially in complicated voting situations.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 920 An Act to amend and reenact § 24.2-653 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-653.2, relating to provisional voting;
[H 43] Approved April 9, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Any voter who is assigned to a precinct that is split between two or more election districts and believes he was given a ballot for the district of which he is not a qualified voter may request, prior to casting the ballot, and shall be permitted to cast,cast a provisional ballot for the district of which he believes he is a qualified voter and for the district in which the pollbook indicates he is registered.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 920 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB43ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (36-Y 1-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Privileges and Elections (14-Y 1-N)
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Rereferred to Privileges and Elections
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Rereferred from Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (86-Y 13-N)
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Read third time and passed House (86-Y 13-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Privileges and Elections (17-Y 5-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 1-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB43)
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Assigned P & E sub: Elections
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100823D
Sponsors
- Joshua G. Cole · Cosponsor
- Joseph P. McNamara · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Webert · Cosponsor
- Mark J. Peake · Cosponsor
- Jr. Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler · Cosponsor
- Mark D. Sickles · Cosponsor
- Amanda F. Chase · Cosponsor
- Orrock, Robert D., Sr. · Cosponsor
- Dave A. LaRock · Cosponsor
- Chris L. Hurst · Cosponsor
- Lee J. Carter · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Cole · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 16 voted No
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 36 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 36 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 3% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Not Voting |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 85 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 85 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 13% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 23% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Nay |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Askew, Alex Q. | — | Nay |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Nay |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Nay |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rush, Nick | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 14% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Not Voting |
| Askew, Alex Q. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Nay |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 43 do?
- Provisional voting; persons voting in splitprecincts. Provides that any voter who is assigned to a precinctthat is split between two or more election districts and who believeshe was given a ballot for the district of which he is not a qualifiedvoter may request, prior to casting the ballot, and shall be permittedto cast a provisional ballot for the district of which he believeshe is a qualified voter and for the district in which the pollbookindicates he is registered. The bill requires the ballots to besealed in envelopes labeled with the corresponding district numberand then sealed in the green envelope provided for all provisionalballots. At the meeting to determine the validity of all provisionalballots offered in the election, the electoral board shall verifyin which district the voter is qualified and count that ballot.
- Who sponsors HB 43?
- HB 43 is sponsored by Joshua G. Cole, Joseph P. McNamara, Michael J. Webert, Mark J. Peake, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Mark D. Sickles, Chase, Amanda F., Orrock, Robert D., Sr., LaRock, Dave A., Hurst, Chris L., Carter, Lee J., and Cole, Mark L..
- What is the current status of HB 43?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 20, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 43?
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