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SENATE BILL NO. 434 Senate Amendments in [ ] – January 27, 2006 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-646.1, relating to elections; permitted use of paper ballots. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Devolites Davis ---------- 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 24.2-646.1 as follows:

§ 24.2-646.1. Permitted use of paper ballots. 

The official paper ballot shall be used by a voter to cast his vote only in one of the following circumstances:

1. The official paper ballot is the [ only ]  ballot in use in the precinct.

2. The official paper ballot is used  [ to provide assistance to voters qualified for assistance by voters voting ]  outside the polling place pursuant to § 24.2-649.

3. The voter is casting a provisional ballot.

4. The voter is provided an official paper ballot or copy thereof pursuant to § 24.2-642 when voting equipment is inoperable [ or otherwise unavailable.

5. The official absentee paper ballot voted in accordance with § 24.2-700 et seq ] .