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VA HB78
VA HB78Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards, certification of election, etc.
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Introduced
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards; certification of election; grounds for removal; civil penalty. Provides that the certification of the results of an election is a clear ministerial duty of the local electoral boards and that a member of the local electoral board who neglects or refuses to perform such duty in accordance with law shall be subject to removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections and assessed a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000. The bill also authorizes the State Board of Elections to intervene and carry out the duties related to election certification in the event a local electoral board fails or refuses to do so.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that certifying election results is a mandatory, non-discretionary duty for local electoral boards, meaning they must perform this task according to the law without making a personal judgment. If a member of a local electoral board neglects or refuses to perform this duty, they can face removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections, which is the state-level body overseeing elections. Additionally, such a member could be fined up to $1,000. The bill also empowers the State Board of Elections to step in and perform the certification duties itself if a local electoral board fails or refuses to do so, ensuring that election results are officially recorded and finalized.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Marcia Price (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Last Action
Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A) (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB78 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB78) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1141192.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB78/text/HB78E |
| Privileges and Elections Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB78/text/HB78AHC1 |
| Privileges and Elections Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB78/text/HB78AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB78) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092897.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB78/text/HB78 |
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