Bill > SB1044

This bill modifies Virginia's election reporting requirements by mandating that general registrars in each locality provide detailed reporting about provisional ballots to the Department of Elections. Specifically, the bill requires registrars to report the total number of provisional ballots cast in each precinct, the number of those ballots that were determined to be valid by the electoral board, and the results of those valid provisional ballots. The bill stipulates that results from provisional voting must be reported separately from election day precinct voting. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Elections to establish standards for collecting and reporting this information, with a requirement that all results be posted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the tenth day after election day. A provisional ballot is typically a type of ballot used when a voter's eligibility to vote is uncertain, and it allows the voter to cast a ballot that will be counted if their eligibility is later confirmed. This bill aims to increase transparency and provide more comprehensive information about the provisional voting process.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1044