VA SB1447 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-01-29 - Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Voter identification; repeal of photo identification requirements. Removes the requirement that voters show a form of identification containing a photograph in order to be allowed to vote. The bill requires a voter to show either his voter registration confirmation documents; his valid Virginia driver's license, his valid United States passport, or any other identification issued by the Commonwealth, one of its political subdivisions, or the United States; any valid student identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth or any private school located in the Commonwealth; any valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the voter and issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer's business; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The bill adds language regarding requirements for certain voters pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

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Title

Voter identification; repeal of photo identification requirements.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2019-01-29 - Senate - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) (Y: 8 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-29SenatePassed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
2019-01-08SenateReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2019-01-08SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102231D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
242404(n/a)See Bill Text
242411.1(n/a)See Bill Text
242643(n/a)See Bill Text
242701(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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