Vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new rules for electoral board members in Virginia.

Highlights:

• Establishes new rules for electoral board members in Virginia (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the certification of the results of an election is a clear, ministerial duty of the local electoral boards and any member of the local electoral board who neglects or refuses to perform such duty under law shall be subject to removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections and assessed a penalty not exceeding $1,000 (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the State Board of Elections to intervene and carry out the duties related to election certification if a local electoral board fails or refuses to do so (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new rules for electoral board members in Virginia.

Highlights:

• Establishes new rules for electoral board members in Virginia (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the certification of the results of an election is a clear, ministerial duty of the local electoral boards and any member of the local electoral board who neglects or refuses to perform such duty under law shall be subject to removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections and assessed a penalty not exceeding $1,000 (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the State Board of Elections to intervene and carry out the duties related to election certification if a local electoral board fails or refuses to do so (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text