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Legislation

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities
Sponsored by
Delegate Smith
Status
In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Prohibiting local governments from impairing or diminishing the right of a protected class member to vote or influence election outcomes; establishing requirements on local governments regarding proposals for shifting methods of election and districting plans; requiring the Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General to approve or deny proposed local government remedies to address certain violations; establishing the Statewide Election Database and Information Office; etc.
Committee Testimony
Details
Emergency Bill
Cross-filed with: SB0878
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/10/2023
Legislative Date
2/10/2023
Action
First Reading Ways and Means
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/13/2023
Legislative Date
2/13/2023
Action
Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/10/2023 2/10/2023 First Reading Ways and Means
Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities
House 2/13/2023 2/13/2023 Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
(   15.5-101 through 15.5-801 )
Last Updated: 6/9/2023 2:48 PM
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