1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 728

File Code: Elections
Sponsored By:
Delegate Barve
Entitled:
Election Law - Voters - Accompaniment in Voting Booth or Machine

Synopsis:

Increasing the minimum age, from 5 to 16, at which a child may be allowed to accompany an adult into a voting booth or machine without the necessity of obtaining an affidavit indicating that the voter needs the child's assistance to vote.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/5
Hearing 2/12 at 1:15 p.m.
2/24
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
VOTING -see also- BALLOTS; ELECTIONS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 33 Election Code
( 16-12 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)