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HOUSE BILL NO. 1643 House Amendments in [ ] – January 14, 2003 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-604.2, relating to polling places; prohibited area; emergency situations. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Marshall, R.G. ---------- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 24.2-604.2 as follows:

§ 24.2-604.2. Polling places; prohibited area; emergency situations.

If an emergency causes the dimensions of the prohibited area for a polling place to create a danger for persons outside the polling place, the electoral board may modify the distance requirements for the prohibited area, subject to the prior approval of the State Board. For purposes of this section, an "emergency" includes [ (i) ] a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 3.2 (§ 44-146.13 et seq.) of Title 44 or declared by the President of the United States [ and (ii) a situation in the county or city found by the electoral board, with the concurrence of the State Board, to threaten or intimidate persons coming to or going from a polling place or present at the polling place on election day . ]