Bill > HB639

This bill modifies existing law regarding the acceptance of gifts and funding for election administration. Specifically, it removes the previous prohibition on accepting property and services from private individuals or non-governmental entities that are intended to fund voter education, outreach, registration programs, or other election expenses. However, for monetary gifts or grants exceeding $1,000 from these same sources for these purposes, the bill now requires approval by a two-thirds majority vote of either the State Board of Elections or the relevant local governing body. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent the use of facilities provided by private entities for polling places or voter satellite offices, nor does it prohibit the acceptance of federal grants funded by private donations.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB639