Why 4/5: As a second-reference constitutional amendment, it could go to a statewide vote if passed this legislative session.
This constitutional amendment would change how voting rights are restored for felons in Virginia, making the process automatic upon release from incarceration instead of requiring gubernatorial action. It also clarifies that individuals adjudicated as lacking the capacity to vote are only ineligible during their period of incapacity.
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Taken up
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Engrossed by House
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Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 3-N 2-A)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
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Floor offered Senator McDougle Amendments
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Reading of amendments waived (Voice Vote)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Constitutional amendment (second reference); qualifications of voters and the right to vote; persons not entitled to vote.”) · Read the actual bill →
Amendment rejected
Senator McDougle Amendments rejected (Voice Vote)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate
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Agreed to by Senate
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ2ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker