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2010 SESSION

Convened January 13, 2010


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Absentee ballot; person designated by political party to represent inside polling place may cast. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Martin, SB 51 (Chapter 244))
Absentee ballot application; available for inspection only by any registered voter during regular office hours. Amending § 24.2-706. (Patron-Martin, SB 60 (Chapter 316))
Absentee ballot applications; general registrar may retain until electoral board has ascertained results of the election. Amending § 24.2-710. (Patron-Martin, SB 308 (Chapter 601))
Absentee ballot deadline; ballot will be counted if received by 5:00 p.m. on tenth day following an election if cast by a voter on active duty military service. Amending §§ 24.2-679, 24.2-709, and 24.2-711. (Patron-Stuart, SB 152 (I) See SB55)
Absentee ballot lists; State Board of Elections to provide an electronic copy of voter applicant list to any political party or candidate upon request for a reasonable fee. Amending § 24.2-706. (Patron-McClellan, HB 217 (Chapter 213))
Absentee ballot return; person must physically deliver. Amending §§ 24.2-707 and 24.2-709. (Patron-Martin, SB 314 (F))
Absentee ballots; authorizes State Board of Elections to develop procedures for counting. Amending § 24.2-709.1. (Patron-Toscano, HB 64 (F))
Absentee ballots; duties of electoral board to send within three business days, penalty. Amending § 24.2-706. (Patron-Cole, HB 50 (Chapter 538))
Absentee ballots; increases deadline for each electoral board to make available for all elections. Amending §§ 24.2-612 and 24.2-709. (Patron-Martin, SB 48 (I) See SB55)
Absentee ballots; increases deadline for each electoral board to make available from 45 to 50 days prior to any November election. Amending §§ 24.2-612, 24.2-679, 24.2-706, and 24.2-711. (Patron-Hurt, SB 482 (I) See SB55)
Absentee ballots; procedure for various deadlines and ballot requirements. Amending §§ 24.2-209, 24.2-216, 24.2-226, 24.2-442, 24.2-443.3, 24.2-507, 24.2-510, 24.2-516, 24.2-522, 24.2-524, 24.2-527, 24.2-536, 24.2-537, 24.2-538, 24.2-612, 24.2-702.1, 24.2-703, 24.2-706, and 24.2-709. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1235 (Chapter 645); Martin, SB 55 (Chapter 449))
Absentee ballots; State Board of Elections to develop and implement secure procedures for active military and overseas voters to cast on timely basis. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HJR 85 (F))
Absentee voting; expands scope of persons defined as members of voter’s immediate family. Amending § 24.2-705.1. (Patron-Toscano, HB 63 (Chapter 539))
Absentee voting; persons age 65 and older may vote absentee. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 139 (F))
Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee for any reason, special provisions concerning military and overseas voters. Amending §§ 24.2-612, 24.2-700, 24.2-701, 24.2-703.2, and 24.2-706; adding §§ 24.2-701.1 and 24.2-701.2; repealing §§ 24.2-702, 24.2-702.1, 24.2-703, and 24.2-703.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 157 (F))
Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee in person without providing an excuse or reason for not voting on election day. Amending §§ 24.2-700 and 24.2-701. (Patron-Dance, HB 161 (F); Howell, SB 83 (F))
Absentee voting; requires election results for central absentee voter precinct to indicate precinct thereof. Amending § 24.2-712. (Patron-Surovell, HB 832 (F))
Absentee voting; shall submit a copy of valid photo identification or copy of a current utility bill, etc. Amending § 24.2-706. (Patron-Martin, SB 307 (F))
Absentee voting; State Board of Elections shall implement a system to accept ballot electronically. Amending § 24.2-701. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 144 (F); Herring, SB 426 (I) See SB144)
Absentee voting eligibility and procedures; voter identification requirements. Amending §§ 24.2-643, 24.2-651.1, 24.2-653, and 24.2-701. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 134 (F))
Absentee voting procedures; deletes certain requirements. Amending §§ 24.2-706 and 24.2-707. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1262 (F); Barker, SB 683 (F))
Ballot security; prohibits person from reproducing or copying a ballot that has been cast in an election, exception. Adding § 24.2-669.1. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 743 (C))
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission; created. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4. (Patron-Plum, HB 323 (F); Armstrong, HB 638 (F); Deeds, SB 173 (F); Miller, J.C., SB 296 (I) See SB173; Vogel, SB 626 (I) See SB173)
Campaign contributions; stored value cards prohibited. Amending § 24.2-945.1; adding §§ 24.2-947.2:1, 24.2-947.3:2, 24.2-949.4:1, 24.2-949.9:5, 24.2-950.3:1, 24.2-951.2:1, and 24.2-952.2:1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 114 (F))
Campaign finance; campaign, political, and out-of-state political committees to report name and address of any controlling individual with an ownership interest exceeding 50 percent. Amending §§ 24.2-945.1, 24.2-947.4, 24.2-949.5, 24.2-949.9:2, 24.2-950.4, 24.2-951.3, and 24.2-952.3; adding § 24.2-953.6. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1149 (F))
Campaign finance; contribution limits for candidates for statewide offices and General Assembly. Adding §§ 24.2-952.8 through 24.2-952.12 and 24.2-953.6. (Patron-Petersen, SB 119 (C))
Campaign finance; State Board to send a notice of violation by certified mail to persons violating print media requirements. Amending § 24.2-955.3. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 356 (Chapter 546))
Campaign finance disclosure; person filing to attach a copy of most recent bank statement for campaign depository. Amending § 24.2-947.4. (Patron-Alexander, HB 202 (F))
Campaign finance disclosure; reports of large contributions by governing body members. Amending §§ 24.2-947.6, 24.2-947.7, 24.2-947.8, 24.2-948.1, and 24.2-953.1; repealing § 24.2-948. (Patron-Ticer, SB 723 (Chapter 696))
Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; materials to be provided by State Board of Elections and Attorney General. Amending § 24.2-946. (Patron-Purkey, HB 125 (Chapter 268))
Campaign finance disclosure reports; procedure for review thereof for certain candidates. Amending §§ 24.2-946 and 24.2-946.3; adding § 24.2-946.3:1. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1148 (F))
Campaign finance information and reports; public access. Amending § 24.2-946.2. (Patron-Jones, HB 1387 (Chapter 297))
Campaign telephone calls; prohibits any campaign person from falsifying caller identification information transmitted to recipient of a call. Amending §§ 24.2-959 and 24.2-959.1. (Patron-Alexander, HB 215 (Chapter 323))
Candidates; required filings to be submitted to State Board of Elections. Amending §§ 24.2-502, 24.2-505, 24.2-507, 24.2-522, 24.2-523, 24.2-524, and 24.2-947.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 648 (F))
Candidates; requires recognized political parties to receive consent from a candidate before nominating them. Amending §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640. (Patron-Putney, HB 1203 (Chapter 204))
Candidates; State Board in accepting or failing to accept qualification of candidate shall be considered a case decision and subject to Administrative Process Act. Amending § 24.2-501. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 646 (F))
Candidates for office; required to file an additional copy of his petition signed by a number of qualified voters with local electoral board. Amending §§ 24.2-506 and 24.2-521. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 499 (Chapter 215))
Central absentee voting precinct; person may vote at polling place if did not turn in absentee ballot. Amending §§ 24.2-653.1 and 24.2-708. (Patron-Martin, SB 313 (Chapter 348))
Constitutional amendment; establishing Redistricting Commission (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article II. (Patron-Barlow, HJR 113 (F))
Constitutional amendment; limit on taxes or revenues and Revenue Stabilization Fund (submitting to qualified voters). Amending Section 8 of Article X. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 147 (Chapter 744); Barker, SB 362 (Chapter 606))
Constitutional amendment; property tax exemption for certain veterans (submitting to qualified voters). Adding Section 6-A in Article X. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 149 (Chapter 358); Bell, Richard P., HB 1270 (I) See HB149; Puller, SB 31 (Chapter 588))
Constitutional amendment; recall of elected officers (first reference). Adding Section 10 in Article II. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HJR 98 (F))
Constitutional amendment; referendum at November 2010 election to allow General Assembly to authorize localities to establish their own income or financial worth limitations for property tax relief for certain homeowners (submitting to qualified voters). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Cole, HB 16 (Chapter 490); Barker, SB 547 (Chapter 678))
Constitutional amendment; tax exemptions for buildings, etc., constructed or designed to conserve energy and natural resources (submitting to qualified voters). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Petersen, SB 113 (C))
Constitutional amendment; two or more counties and cities may share one electoral board and general registrar (first reference). Amending Section 8 of Article II. (Patron-Martin, SJR 15 (C))
Constitutional amendments; information provided to voters on State Board of Elections’ website. Amending § 30-19.9. (Patron-Cole, HB 1386 (F))
Contributions from certain attorneys; penalty. Adding § 24.2-946.6. (Patron-Purkey, HB 608 (F))
Debt, state and local; estimates of debt service costs to be included in ballot question. Amending § 15.2-2606; adding §§ 15.2-2610.1 and 30-19.10:1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 33 (F))
Direct recording electronic (DRE) machines; acquisition of voting equipment by localities. Amending § 24.2-626. (Patron-Whipple, SB 732 (F))
Direct recording electronic machines (DREs); permit localities to obtain DREs already owned by other localities. Amending § 24.2-626. (Patron-Puller, SB 593 (Chapter 356))
Early voting; any registered voter may vote in person from 19 to three days before election. Adding § 24.2-700.1. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 362 (F))
Election laws; gives Attorney General authority to enforce and prosecute violations. Amending § 24.2-104. (Patron-Vogel, SB 416 (F))
Elections; evidence of qualifications from candidate. Amending § 24.2-501. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 340 (F))
Elections; filling vacancies in certain local offices, requirements for special elections. Amending §§ 24.2-226, 24.2-228, and 24.2-682. (Patron-Athey, HB 1014 (Chapter 431))
Elections; increases duration of time between filing deadlines and November elections. Amending §§ 24.2-507, 24.2-510, and 24.2-682. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 104 (Chapter 542))
Elections; person appointed to fill a vacancy shall exercise all powers of elected office. Amending § 24.2-228; adding § 24.2-229.1. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 450 (Chapter 624))
Elections; qualifications of general registrars. Amending § 24.2-110. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 772 (I) See HB59)
Elections; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 14 to three days before election. Adding § 24.2-700.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 158 (F); Morrissey, HB 185 (F))
Elections; voter integrity and identification provisions. Amending §§ 24.2-418, 24.2-643, 24.2-701, and 24.2-706; adding § 24.2-623.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 341 (F))
Elections and electronic reforms; makes various amendments to Title 24.2 that authorize State Board of Elections to utilize various electronic systems. Amending §§ 24.2-114, 24.2-407, 24.2-418, 24.2-531, 24.2-611, 24.2-706, and 24.2-710; repealing § 24.2-533. (Patron-Northam, SB 654 (Chapter 812))
Elections, State Board of; provides for position of Director of Elections. Amending §§ 2.2-106, 24.2-101, 24.2-102, 24.2-404.1, 24.2-411.2, 24.2-502, 24.2-644, 24.2-713, 24.2-946.4, 24.2-953.3, 24.2-953.4, and 37.2-1014. (Patron-Nixon, HB 527 (F))
Elections, State Board of; supervisory authority over local electoral boards and general registrars includes inspection of polling places and local election offices. Amending §§ 24.2-103 and 24.2-105.1. (Patron-Brink, HB 1202 (F))
General registrar; an electoral board may appoint if qualified voter of an adjoining county or city for which he is appointed. Amending § 24.2-110. (Patron-Putney, HB 59 (C))
General registrar; power to request information from applicant to determine qualification to register and vote. Amending § 24.2-114. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 101 (F))
Handheld wireless communications devices; authorized representatives at polling places may use those that don’t contain a camera or other imaging device. Amending §§ 24.2-604, 24.2-639, 24.2-653, and 24.2-655. (Patron-Martin, SB 49 (Chapter 448))
Lists of registered voters; disclosure to commissioners of the revenue and treasurers. Amending §§ 24.2-405 and 24.2-407.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 137 (Chapter 452))
Mail voter registration application forms; State Board of Elections, et al. will make forms available where hunting licenses are sold. Amending § 24.2-416.3. (Patron-Putney, HB 1335 (F))
Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission; created. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4. (Patron-Carr, HB 835 (F))
Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission Act; created. Adding §§ 24.2-301.2, 24.2-301.3, and 24.2-301.4. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 179 (F))
Officers of election; appointment. Amending § 24.2-115. (Patron-Martin, SB 61 (Chapter 190))
Officers of election; State Board of Elections shall require certification that officers of election have been trained consistent with standards set. Amending §§ 24.2-103 and 24.2-115. (Patron-Martin, SB 50 (Chapter 769))
Political campaign advertisements; disclosure requirements. Amending §§ 24.2-956 and 24.2-956.1. (Patron-Englin, HB 1261 (F))
Political candidates; removes exception by which an incumbent of General Assembly may determine method of nomination used by his political party for reelection to his office. Amending § 24.2-509. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 78 (F))
Political contributions; prohibition during procurement process. Adding §§ 2.2-3104.01, 2.2-4376.1, 56-573.3, and 56-575.17:1. (Patron-Smith, SB 506 (Chapter 732))
Political contributions; prohibition during procurement process. Adding § 24.2-945.3. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 768 (F))
Political parties; to determine method of nominating candidates, eliminates exceptions that allowed incumbents. Amending §§ 24.2-509 and 24.2-516. (Patron-Smith, SB 505 (C))
Political parties and candidates; upon request at a reasonable charge are entitled to receive copies of instructions or information by Board of Elections to local electoral boards and registrars, post rules or regulations on Internet. Amending §§ 24.2-103 and 24.2-115. (Patron-Martin, SB 306 (Chapter 347))
Polling hours; extends hours on election day to 8:00 p.m. Amending § 24.2-603. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 786 (F))
Polling hours; provides for a court-ordered extension thereof in emergency situations. Amending §§ 24.2-105.1, 24.2-603, and 24.2-603.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 226 (F))
Polling places; clarifies exemption allowing a voter to enter wearing a shirt, hat, etc., with candidate’s name. Amending §§ 24.2-101, 24.2-310, and 24.2-604. (Patron-Watts, HB 220 (Chapter 707))
Polling places; requires electoral board to give notice of alternative place to vote in case original place is unusable or inaccessible in case of emergency. Amending § 24.2-310. (Patron-Nutter, HB 1000 (Chapter 639))
Primary and filing schedule; State Board of Elections to reschedule November 2011 election and schedule 2011 primary for September 13, 2011. (Patron-Howell, SB 463 (F))
Print-on-demand ballots; restrictions on printing. Amending § 24.2-620. (Patron-Toscano, HB 65 (F))
Provisional and paper ballots; State Board of Elections to provide information to be made available on Internet. Amending § 24.2-105.1. (Patron-Martin, SB 303 (F))
Qualifications of candidates; evaluate whether a person meets residency requirements to qualify and have his name printed on ballot in an election. Amending §§ 24.2-500 and 24.2-501. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1057 (C))
Qualifications of candidates; false statement is Class 5 felony. Amending § 24.2-501. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 949 (F))
Registered voters; court clerks who receive notice that juror is no longer qualified to serve to furnish list to Board of Elections. Amending §§ 8.01-346 and 24.2-428. (Patron-Martin, SB 53 (F))
School boards; any locality in Planning District 8 may establish system of staggered elections. Amending § 22.1-57.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1060 (C))
Statement of organization; fee for filing with State Board of Elections. Adding § 24.2-945.3. (Patron-Northam, SB 359 (F))
Voter changes of address; retention of copies by general registrar. Amending § 24.2-418. (Patron-Martin, SB 309 (Chapter 795))
Voter identification requirements; voter may vote a provisional ballot if cannot provide proof of identification. Amending §§ 24.2-643, 24.2-651.1, 24.2-653, and 24.2-701. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 498 (F); Martin, SB 301 (F))
Voter lists; expands list of people and organizations who may purchase list of registered voters and who voted in election. Amending §§ 24.2-405 and 24.2-406. (Patron-Cole, HB 1242 (F))
Voter lists; expands list of people and organizations who may purchase list of registered voters for campaign and political purposes only. Amending §§ 24.2-405 and 24.2-406. (Patron-Howell, SB 624 (C))
Voter registration and election system; joint subcommittee to study administration thereof. (Patron-Martin, SJR 68 (C))
Voter registration applications; proof of citizenship. Amending § 24.2-418. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 497 (F); Martin, SB 302 (F))
Voter registration applications; State Board of Elections to promulgate rules for determining whether an error or omission by person constitutes rejection of application. Amending § 24.2-404. (Patron-Martin, SB 305 (F))
Voter registration drives; definition, payment or receipt of compensation for circulating petitions. Amending §§ 24.2-101, 24.2-416.3, 24.2-416.5, 24.2-416.6, 24.2-418.1, and 24.2-1002; adding § 24.2-1002.2. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 690 (F))
Voter registration exchange; pilot program with at least three other states to determine number of duplicate registrations. Adding § 24.2-405.1. (Patron-Martin, SB 304 (F))
Voting equipment; allows acquisition of direct recording electronic (DRE) machines by any locality for one voting system for individuals with disabilities. Amending § 24.2-626. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1225 (Chapter 533))
Voting equipment requirements; an electoral board may exclude absentee voters in its calculation of number of voting systems to be used in each precinct. Amending § 24.2-627. (Patron-Dance, HB 390 (Chapter 214))

2010 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 06/17/10