I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

The combined impact of HB 773, HB774 is to raise the operational costs for the Central Absentee Precinct which must be staffed to scan absentee ballots from two weeks before Election Day through six days after Election Day. The removal of ANY Friday deadline for receipt of absentee ballots after Election Day (HB773 and SB582) imposes uncertainty for the cut-off deadline for accepting absentee ballots and creates a potential conflict with the Monday noon cure deadline. For example, under HB773 and SB582, an absentee ballot with material omissions could be received on the Monday morning after the Election, and the Registrar would be obligated to “cure” it promptly by noon on the same day.

I support HB773. This Bill centers the rights (and ability to exercise those rights) of qualified voters. Together with adoption of HB1321 (extending primary canvas to 10 days), this Bill allows for elections offices to have adequate time to ensure that each otherwise qualified voter is able to cast a ballot and have that ballot count.

Vote NO on HB773. HB773 removes the specific deadline of Friday noon for receipt of absentee ballots (eliminating Friday entirely) and also removes the 3 day deadline for informing the voter on curing absentee ballots, replacing it with “promptly” and a final receipt deadline of the cured ballot envelope by noon Monday following the election. The changes are also in SB582. Other bills simply move the Friday deadline later to 5:00 pm from the current noon deadline, which at least is more specific. Replacing the "3 day" curing notification with "Monday" still puts the entire cure process way too late to be efficient . The removal of ANY Friday deadline for receipt of absentee ballots after Election Day (HB773 and SB582) imposes uncertainty for the cut-off deadline for accepting absentee ballots . RECOMMENDATIONS: The existing laws on all mail-in absentee ballots should be amended to accept only absentee ballots for special circumstances (medical, disability etc), with a receipt deadline on the Tuesday a week before Election Day, and a three-day deadline to let a voter know of any required cure.

Strongly Oppose the bill - it unnecessarily prolongs registrar's ability to complete their election duties in a timely manner. Voters have 48 days to cure their absentee ballot if needed.

opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose.

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

Mistakes happen when completing forma. However, the voter must correct those mistakes which involve the material information on the security envelope containing the mailed back absentee ballot. The Registrar's Office must have adequate time to review the envelopes and contact the voter before the envelopes are sent to the Central Absentee Precinct to be counted. The vote must have adequate time to make the required corrections. Reducing the timely response by the Registrar and the Voter will be a disservice to both. Stopping the offer of CURE after Friday before the Election Day removes enough time to review and then notify the voter. Please vote "NO" on this bill.

I support HB773 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB773) I support HB774 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB774)

Please do not move HB773 forward. By extending this deadline, you open Virginia up to fraud and harm the integrity of our elections. Can you imagine the number of people who will submit false ballots if they see Virginia is not electing the person of their choice in order to change election results? We need to protect the integrity of our elections and the will of Virginians.