HB639

Elections; administration, acceptance of certain gifts and funding, approval required.

Vetoed·5/19/26

Virginia HB639 regulates election administration by requiring approval for accepting gifts or funding over $1,000.

Virginia HB639 mandates that any gifts or funding over $1,000 for election programs, voter registration, or election expenses must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the State Board or local governing body. This applies to any polling place or voter satellite office in a facility furnished by a private individual or nongovernmental entity. The bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in election funding.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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19 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

7:00 PM

Senate Privileges and Elections Hearing

Feb 24

7:00 PM

Senate Privileges and Elections Hearing

History

May 19

Vetoed by Governor

May 19

House

Governor's Veto Received by House

Apr 23

House

Passed by for the day