Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB1238

Introduced
1/10/24  

Caption

Local electoral boards; certification and abstract of results, extends deadline.

Impact

If enacted, HB1238 will significantly impact the handling of provisional ballots in Virginia elections. By allowing electoral boards to grant extensions for the determination of provisional votes, it seeks to enhance the accuracy of election outcomes and fortify voter participation. The new provisions will encourage local electoral boards to act judiciously when assessing provisional ballots, which could potentially lead to fewer disputes over election results. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for transparent processes during election-related meetings, ensuring that representatives from each political party can observe without interference.

Summary

House Bill 1238 aims to amend specific provisions related to the handling and certification of provisional ballots within Virginia's electoral framework. The bill modifies existing sections of the Code of Virginia, specifically targeting the processes that electoral boards must follow to determine the validity of provisional votes. It establishes clear protocols for how voter eligibility is assessed and how decisions regarding provisional ballots can be extended or adjudicated by electoral boards after elections. This legislative effort is intended to streamline the voting process while ensuring adherence to voter rights and elections integrity.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB1238 may spark debates on issues related to voter accessibility and the validity of provisional voting procedures. While supporters argue that it enhances voter rights and election transparency, opponents might express concerns about the implications of extending deadlines for ballot counting, fearing it might lead to delays and complications in certifying election results. Furthermore, the adjustment of rules regarding the presence of party representatives during electoral board meetings raises questions about the balance between oversight and interference during critical electoral processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HB78

Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards, certification of election, etc.

VA SB831

Challenges of qualified voters; duty of local electoral board to certify, civil penalty.

VA HB2277

Elections administration; duties of local electoral board, certification of election, civil penalty.

VA HB968

Election results; counting machine-readable ballots, processing absentee ballots.

VA HB968

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-653.01 and 24.2-654 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-709.2, relating to election results; counting machine-readable ballots.

VA HB78

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-103, 24.2-109, 24.2-671, 24.2-675, and 24.2-678 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-1001.1, relating to elections administration; duties of local electoral boards; certification of election; grounds for removal; civil penalty.

VA HB909

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-107, 24.2-411, 24.2-413, 24.2-604, 24.2-653.01, 24.2-671, 24.2-679, 24.2-701.1, 24.2-707.1, 24.2-712, and 24.2-802.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections administration; certain activities or conduct prohibited at polling places applicable to locations for absentee voting in person; possession of firearm within 100 feet of locations used for certain voting-related and elections-related activities; penalty.

VA HB774

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-653.01 and 24.2-709.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; absentee and provisional ballots; cure process.

VA SB1011

Early voting; ballot deadlines

VA HB909

Elections; certain conduct prohibited at polling places applicable to locations for absentee voting.

Similar Bills

VA HB774

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AZ HB2133

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CA AB2386

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VA HB968

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-653.01 and 24.2-654 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-709.2, relating to election results; counting machine-readable ballots.

VA HB774

Elections; absentee and provisional ballots, cure process, delayed effective date.

NJ S3660

Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications.

IN HB1003

Health matters.

IL HB2800

ELEC CD-PROVISIONAL BALLOTS