GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 623 which will grant certain organizations to institute a civil cause of action for alleged violations of certain laws related to voting and allow local governing bodies to establish annual plans for voter satellite offices.

Current law allows voters to sue for violations under the Virginia Voter Rights Act. The proposal will lead to administrative burdens and legal complexities that could hinder the fair and efficient administration of elections in our Commonwealth.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.