ELECTIONS
OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION
OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities
STATUS: This bill previously passed in the Senate and is on the House Second Reading calendar TODAY, 2/18. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading calendar tomorrow, 2/17 and receive a floor vote.
Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on SB1009!
OPPOSE: SB760 – Absentee Ballot Receipt Deadline
STATUS: This bill previously passed in the Senate and is on the House Second Reading calendar TODAY, 2/18. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading calendar tomorrow, 2/17 and receive a floor vote.
Changes deadline from noon to 5:00 PM on the third day after Election Day for receiving absentee ballots and for a voter to provide missing information needed to accompany a provisional ballot (like an ID). This change would unnecessarily delay election results, decreasing voter confidence.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on SB760!
BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE
OPPOSE: SB1302 – Citizens and Noncitizen Drivers Licenses Identical
STATUS: This bill has not been voted on by the full Transportation Committee in the House and there are no remaining meetings scheduled for that Committee.
Changes Virginia DMV rules to match limited-duration (issued to noncitizens) license expiration dates with license and identification card expiration dates issued to citizens. This would make them fully indistinguishable from each other and would inhibit the ability to tell which cards are permitted for voting purposes.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
