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.

I support this Bill.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

I support this bill. By combining Primaries, it would save money and would reduce strain on Registrar's Offices.

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

As a Virginia voter, I support HB 28 and thank Delegate Henson for introducing it. Maintaining public confidence in the accuracy and integrity of our voter data is essential. Conducting systematic voter list changes too close to an election creates confusion and undermines trust. HB 28 provides reasonable, commonsense protections. Thank you.

Many election officials in Loudoun County oppose HB28. It jeopardizes election integrity by preventing broad reviews or cross-checks (e.g., with other states, postal data, or federal databases) during the critical pre-election window, potentially allowing ineligible voters to remain on rolls when ballots are cast and counted. In close races, outdated or inaccurate rolls heighten fraud risks and erode public confidence. Virginia should reject arbitrary restrictions on roll hygiene in favor of continuous, robust verification to protect fair and trustworthy voting.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

OPPOSE HB 28Accurate voter rolls are essential for public confidence in election outcomes, and this bill creates unnecessary barriers to achieving that goal. HB 28 imposes a 90-day 'quiet period' before all elections and prohibits systematic removal of ineligible voters, risking inaccurate voter rolls. Doubles the time for non-citizens to respond to notifications and places unnecessarily delays critical to updating voter lists. Restrictions on timely voter roll maintenance undermines election integrity by potentially allowing ineligible individuals to remain registered. Please vote NO

I do not support HB28. It imposes unnecessary restrictions on timely voter roll maintenance thereby undermining election integrity by potentially allowing ineligible individuals to remain registered.

• As proposed, the bill’s minimum impact will eliminate 6 months of time for updates due to the yearly June Primary and November General elections. • Many localities have additional special primary elections each year – a 90-day quiet period would further restrict a registrar from fulfilling their duty to maintain accurate voter rolls per federal requirement. • An additional 90-days would be eliminated during the years with a Presidential Primary o The National Change of Address (NCOA) updates are typically completed during January or February – the bill would prohibit this update in time for the Presidential Primary • This legislation severely restricts registrars’ responsibly to maintain accurate voter registration rolls, and increases costs for duplicate and unnecessary mailings, staff time, decreases election officers’ ability to run efficient precincts, adds to voter confusion when not notified of polling place locations. • Therefore I strongly oppose HB28.

Dear Members of the Virginia Legislative Committee, I am writing to express my opposition to HB 28, which mandates a regular periodic review of voter registration records. As a concerned citizen of Virginia with a deep interest in maintaining fair and accessible elections, I believe this bill introduces unnecessary barriers to voting and risks disenfranchising eligible voters. HB 28 requires the Department of Elections to conduct frequent reviews of voter rolls with the intent of removing individuals deemed ineligible. While the goal of ensuring accurate voter records is commendable, this legislation places an undue burden on local election officials by mandating reviews without providing adequate resources or clear guidelines for implementation. This could lead to inconsistent application across jurisdictions, resulting in confusion and potential errors in voter roll maintenance. Furthermore, the bill risks disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, the elderly, and those with limited access to documentation, who may struggle to verify their eligibility during these reviews. Such outcomes could undermine trust in our electoral system and suppress voter participation. As a Virginian who values the democratic process, I am particularly concerned about the impact of HB 28 on my community. Many of my neighbors and fellow citizens, including those who have recently moved or face economic challenges, may find themselves inadvertently removed from the rolls due to administrative oversights or inability to respond promptly to verification requests. I have witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be for some to navigate bureaucratic processes, and I fear this bill will exacerbate those challenges, effectively silencing voices that deserve to be heard on Election Day. Our state should prioritize policies that encourage participation, not create hurdles that could prevent law-abiding citizens from exercising their fundamental right to vote. I respectfully urge the committee to reconsider HB 28. While maintaining accurate voter records is important, this legislation risks disenfranchisement and places unnecessary strain on election officials without ensuring fair or equitable outcomes. Virginia deserves an electoral system that is both secure and accessible, and I believe HB 28 falls short of that standard. Thank you for considering my perspective and for your dedication to serving the Commonwealth. Sincerely, Deborah Wahlstrom

Fair Elections Center SUPPORTS HB 28 because it prevents last minute mistakes and administrative errors from harming the voting rights of eligible people to vote in Virginia elections. These rules currently exist in federal law and are applied to federal elections in Virginia. These same principles of protecting eligible voters from last minute mistakes also apply in state elections.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

I am strongly opposed to all changes in HB 28. This includes but is not limited to time restraint changes such as; increasing time limits on systematic removal of ineligible voters from voter registration and extending period of time registrars have to cancel registrations from 30-60 days

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

Strongly oppose this bill. The genesis of HB71 appears to be a single series of conflicts between the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Loudoun County Electoral Board in recent history. There was frustration expressed by the BOS with the Electoral Board's decision to not expand early voting to the extent of their liking. However, the BOS, as usual, did not consider the impacts of the extensive workload imposed by early voting that has strained volunteers in extreme ways in Loudoun County and around the state. After the Loudoun Board of Supervisors threw an irresponsible temper tantrum about this, complete with potentially illegal public attempts to intimidate the Electoral Board, over a dozen hard working volunteers swarmed a future electoral board meeting in Loudoun County to voice support for the electoral board's actions. Electoral boards are vested with the responsibility to establish early voting schedules for a reason. They are best equipped to make these decisions as they interface with the registrars and hard working volunteers who are the core of effective election operations in Virginia. This bill throws the baby out with the bathwater over a single incident. Strongly oppose.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

I am opposed to the "national popular vote" affecting any electoral votes for this state.

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.

As a Virginia voter, I support HB 78. This bill closes a key procedural gap by clarifying that election certification is a required duty once all statutory post-election steps are completed. By clearly defining responsibilities and ensuring continuity if a local board is unable to act, HB 78 strengthens public confidence in the orderly administration of our elections.

Oppose. This bill impacts election integrity by tying the hands of local electoral boards, intimidating them into certifying elections against their will. Electoral boards are in the loop for a reason. As was the case with HB71, this is another bill that has been introduced due to a single, rare incident where an electoral board member refused to certify for reasons that some felt were illegitimate. In that case, effective action was taken in a timely manner and no significant delay was experienced. This appears to be a pattern in 2026 - bills that are being filed over incidents that are rare outliers in our otherwise effectively run electoral operations. Please oppose this bill.

I support this Bill. It protects the continuity of administration and removes the potential for tension, disruption, and chaos. In the event some truly remarkable and unforeseen circumstance should occur where a Board (in part or in whole) is genuinely unable to submit certification to no fault of its own, this Bill still allows for the Va Dept of Elections to step in and ensure the uninterrupted reporting of results.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

The bill sets up the local Electoral Board solely as a 'rubber stamp' entity. Oppose

I support HB78. I am a member of an electoral board. This bill will remove tension and chaos that individual members may try to subject the whole of a given board to. Thank you!

creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

As a former member of a County Electoral Board and Member of the State Board of Elections, I attest that it is the responsibility of every Electoral Board Member to review all of the election data for each election before voting to certify that election. If an Electoral Board Member is refused access to all of the data, that certification should be withheld. Specifically, if the Electoral Board Member is refused access to the Provisional Ballot Envelops and logs, the Electoral Board Member should not certify that election because important data has be unavailable. The Electoral Board Member can certify only that information which he or she has reviewed. Vote "NO" on this bill.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

I strongly support this bill.

With respect to HB111, I object that the language never says that the "person" being discussed needs to be a citizen. With respect to HB162, I object that there is no language or reference to other law that limits who may contribute to public funds. Is there some limitation on that elsewhere in the law?

I am against this bill

I stand against abortion in this state and any abilities for election fraud!

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

Vote NO on HB640. The history of a voter's right to challenge another voter's eligibility directly at the polling place in the United States reflects a longstanding commitment to safeguarding election integrity in a decentralized system. Mechanisms like in-person challenges help protect the votes of legitimate citizens—particularly amid concerns over lax verification in some jurisdictions, such as no strict proof-of-citizenship requirements for registration in many states and the absence of photo ID in others (e.g., Virginia allows non-photo alternatives or affidavits in certain cases. The proven approach in state laws permitted qualified electors, party challengers, or poll watchers to object on-site if they believed a voter was ineligible (e.g., due to non-residency, non-citizenship, or other disqualifications), often leading to immediate resolution via oaths, provisional ballots, or precinct official decisions—bypassing the need for court action in routine cases. This approach prevents dilution of valid votes. The U.S. Supreme Court has long recognized the legitimacy of such safeguards. In Crawford v. Marion County Election Board (553 U.S. 181, 2008; full opinion at https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/553/181/), the Court upheld Indiana's photo ID requirement, noting that states have a compelling interest in preventing voter fraud, including impersonation, which "dilutes" legitimate votes. Justice Stevens' plurality opinion affirmed that reasonable preventive measures do not unduly burden voting rights when balanced against integrity concerns. Similarly, in Purcell v. Gonzalez (549 U.S. 1, 2006), the Court addressed Arizona's Proposition 200 (requiring proof of citizenship for registration), staying lower-court injunctions partly due to the state's interest in verifying eligibility amid fraud risks. Concerns persist about vulnerabilities where states lack strong citizenship checks or photo ID mandates. Federal law (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 611) prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections, yet many states rely on self-attestation during registration without routine documentary proof, raising risks—especially with high immigration levels. Audits in states like Georgia (2022 referral of 1,600 potential non-citizen registrations at https://sos.ga.gov/news/secretary-raffensperger-refers-1600-noncitizen-registrants-local-das-gbi-state-election-board) and others have flagged issues. Today, most states (over 40) permit some form of on-site or pre-election challenges by citizens, poll watchers, or party representatives, often triggering provisional ballots (counted later if verified). This preserves localized integrity checks without overburdening courts. In balance, while voting rights must be protected—ensuring no undue burdens—the ability to challenge at the polling place serves a vital role in deterring and addressing fraud, upholding the principle that every legitimate citizen's vote deserves safeguards against dilution. Vote NO on HB640.

I support HB640. Elections offices are best situated with the information necessary to identify the qualification status of individual voters. That qualification is established when voter registration is accepted and the individual is placed on the voter rolls. The ability to vote is confirmed by the poll book status of the individual voter. The existing process is self proving and eliminates any reason for others to challenge the ability of a voter to exercise their constitutionally protected rights. This Bill best places any such challenge before the court and protects voters from frivolous challenges (e.g. a court may choose to sanction frivolous filings). This Bill further works to disarm elections observers from disruption and interference with the continuity of the election.

I request that you vote AGAINST HB640. HB640 requires challenges to be filed in the Court and not with the Registrar (at the polling place). This imposes an inequitable burden on voters who could challenge another voter in person, but who lack the resources to challenge in Court. The principle of challenging in-person at the polls is a common-sense and long-held right of the voter. HB640 reduces voter rights. In conclusion, please vote NO on HB640.

The League of Women Voters of Virginia respectfully submits statements with respect to four of the bills before the Voting Rights Subcommittee of the House Privileges and Elections Committee. The bills are: HB 493 - Oppose HB 640 - Support HB 1014 - Support HB 1244 - Support The full statements are found in the attachment.

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.

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.

I support HB774. 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 register, cast a ballot, and have that ballot count. NOTE: Va Dept of Elections will need to adjust the canvas SDR Duplicate Report deadlines. NOTE: While the language itself is sufficient when speaking to ALL provisionals cast (and does not otherwise distinguish or treat any category of provisional ballots differently), it might helpful towards seamless implementation to make clear that all forms, reasons, and methods of provisional ballots are to be included in these proposed cure and extension provisions—specifically that HB774 includes Same Day Registration (SDR) provisional ballots along with all other categories of provisional ballots and provisional ballot forms.

Oppose. See my comments under HB773

Vote NO on HB774 HB774 keeps the specific deadline of Friday noon for receipt of absentee ballots, but it extends the 3 day deadline for curing the ballot envelope to Provisional ballots, like HB773 setting a final receipt deadline of the cured provisional ballot envelope by noon Monday following the election. Provisional ballots and ballot envelopes are completed at the polling place with the in-person assistance of an Election Officer and should not need the option of a “cure” because any material omissions will have been remedied at the polling place. Vote No on HB774

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

Oppose HB774 - why are some voters given additional time to cure their ballot while other voters don't even have to provide the very same information and can cast their vote.

There is no need to delay the completion of the material information on a Provisional Ballot. The Election Officer and the voter are tasked with reviewing the information BEFORE the Provisional Ballot is submitted. A voter who places a marked ballot into an optical scanner is not allowed to vote another ballot, so the person who marks a Provisional Ballot should not be allowed to re-do his Provisional ballot envelope. The certification of Provisional Ballots is time consuming without further delays. Vote "NO" on HB 774

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)

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 proposed bill HB968 lacks justification, because the possible scenarios requiring hand counts are all already authorized by law. The amendment is written for polling places but the "as authorized by law" phrase could encompass additional situations requiring hand counts, which are already all addressed by existing law. For example: 1. Machine-readable ballots at a polling place could be non-scannable due to paper issues or machine issues, requiring them to be separately hand-counted. In addition, the high-speed optical scanners used at the Central Absentee Precincts for mail-in ballots can reject and fail to scan some ballots, requiring hand-counts for these “Did Not Scan” ballots. Both scenarios allow for hand counts, as stated in §24.2-642 (B) “Inoperative Equipment.” 2. Recounts can require hand counts, as specified in § 24.2-802.2. “General recount procedures.” 3. If an overseas Military or civilian voter uses the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot form (FWAB), the ballot might not be machine readable and must be hand-counted, as stated in § 24.2-461 “Federal write-in absentee ballot.” HB968 appears to state that that unlawful hand counts are, indeed, unlawful. If a barrage of spontaneous, unlawful polling place hand counts has flooded Virginia polling places, it has not been brought to the notice of the State Board of Elections, nor been covered in the media. The proposed amendment is not needed. Vote NO on HB968.

Oppose. This bill is a solution in search of a problem. It also has the potential of disrupting the exercise of judgment on the part of the State Board of Elections (SBE) in determining the most appropriate process for Risk Limiting Audits, depending on how one interprets the insidious verbiage of "...shall not count machine readable ballots by hand for any reason not specifically authorized for by law" . Those who have spoken in support of this bill needed to search the entire nation for a few outlier examples of incidents with hand counting. Personally, I was the chief election official in my home town for twenty years in New Hampshire. We hand counted every single election and had no such incidents. Hand counting also had the additional benefit of building confidence among election observers who could observe the process. Hand counting also has the benefit of allowing an election official to make a judgment on the intent of a voter, as required by law, when ovals are not completely filled out, or a voter expresses their intent in other ways, such as circling a preferred candidate instead of filling in an oval. These incidents are common and are missed during the scanning process.

The bill would permit workers to rewrite ballots that are not able to be read by the scan machine. This is extremely concerning for UOCAVA ballots that are not meant to be read by a scan machine. Strongly Oppose! As an Election Officer in the Central Absentee Precinct with years of hands-on experience - rewriting the UOCAVA and any other 'unreadable' ballot will take up a lot of additional time to process and report the results.

The bill would permit workers to rewrite ballots that are not able to be read by the scan machine. This is extremely concerning for UOCAVA ballots that are not meant to be read by a scan machine. Strongly Oppose! As an Election Officer in the Central Absentee Precinct with years of hands-on experience - rewriting the UOCAVA and any other 'unreadable' ballot will take up a lot of additional time to process and report the results.

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.

For the vast majority of paper ballots the optical scanners are a viable method of tabulation. However, there are certain groups of ballots which could be hand-counted. In localities with only a few Provisional Ballots there is no need to certify a separate scanner for the small number of Provisional Ballots which could be hand-counted. The additional expense to the locality to have a separate scanner ready to count a small number of paper ballots is an unnecessary expense. The Electoral Board and Registrar should have the ability to make this choice for their locality. Vote "No" for HB.968

I was unable to sign on to speak for today's hearing. Due to the impassable sidewalks in route to the General Assembly, I am unable to be with you but will be watching remotely. I am Cindy Difranco with Principle Advantage representing Verified Voting. Verified Voting has authorized me to speak in support of HB 968 as it appears that this legislation would not impact manual examination of a ballot during a post election audit. We have previously stated, that Verified Voting does not support full hand counts at the onset. We would ask that ELECT confirm that as ballots sometimes are not readable by the machine due to how the ballot was marked, counting these limited instances would not be impacted by this bill.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

It is important that we have the ability to verify ballots by hand if necessary to verify election results. Machines break, have proven to be inaccurate, or can be questioned. Technology is great but never takes the place of real people. Virginians want to know that are election results are true and do not want to rely on machines only. Protect our elections!

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.

I support HB1014. I am an attorney that practices in areas of law that have placed me in the courtroom for many guardianship / conservatorship cases. These cases where the question of “incapacity” is placed before the court show that there is no black and white, but instead a broad spectrum across which an individual may have a need for a guardianship / conservatorship to be placed. With that, there are many individuals who may lack the capacity to understand or otherwise assert their right to vote whereas I have observed many cases where the person is highly functioning, completely capable of the understanding necessary to assert and exercise their right to vote. This Bill properly places the nuance of this determination with the court where there are attorneys, a judge, a guardian ad litem (acting as the eyes and ears of the court), and the professional input of medical professionals convened to determine the unique needs of the individual. This constitutionally protected right deserves consideration of the unique needs and abilities of the individual prior to being swept away merely because there is some other need that might call for a guardianship / conservatorship determination. HB1014 appropriately centers the rights of otherwise qualified voters and should be adopted.

I believe that just because people have a Legal Guardian it doesn’t mean they can not vote. Many people with disabilities are legally competent to vote and can vote via absentee ballot if they can not go in person to vote.

HB1014 - I am writing as both a parent and guardian of a special needs child that recently turned 18. Surprisingly, my child, a US citizen, lost the right to vote based on outdated assumptions about disabilities and guardianship status. Please help our children keep their fundamental constitutional right (the right to vote) and not hold them to a "higher standard" than their peers by requiring "proof" that they are able to vote. A guardianship or conservatorship finding is not the same as being mentally incompetent to vote. Many Virginians with disabilities may need support in some areas of life but are fully capable of understanding the act of voting and that right should not be taken away from them without a specific court finding that they lack this capacity. Our children should be part of their community, which includes voting at 18 years old, and not be excluded! Thank you, Julie Cudworth

Please support HB1014. A 2020, JLARC study found that about twelve thousand adult Virginians have a guardian. https://jlarc.virginia.gov/landing-2021-virginias-adult-guardian-and-conservator-system.asp Some of these people do not have the mental capacity to understand voting, but many of them do. Many of them have political opinions they want to express, and want to vote as part of participating fully as Americans. Passage of HB1014 will address these unfairly disenfranchised citizens.

Regarding HB1014, please vote yes. Just because someone needs gaurdiansbip after the age of 18, does NOT mean they should lose the right to vote. A guardianship or conservatorship finding is not the same as being mentally incompetent to vote. Voting rights should not be removed without a specific, individualized court determination. Protect the fundamental constitutional right—the right to vote—by ensuring that people with disabilities are not disenfranchised based on outdated assumptions about disability or guardianship status. Many Virginians with disabilities may need support in some areas of life but are fully capable of understanding the act of voting and that right should not be taken away from them without a specific court finding that they lack the capacity to understand the act of voting.

Please Vote YES for HB1014 which ensures that no one is disenfranchised unless a court makes a specific finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person truly lacks the capacity to vote. A guardianship does not automatically mean someone lacks the capacity to vote. Many people with disabilities may need support in some areas of life but are fully capable of understanding the act of voting and independently determine who they want to vote for. Capacity is not all-or-nothing, and the ability to vote does not depend on the ability to manage other aspects of one’s life. Please VOTE YES for HB1014

At the House Privileges and Elections subcommittee meeting on January 28th, questions arose about HB 1014. I am a retired attorney. Since 1983, I have had over 2000 guardian/conservatorship cases, serving as a petitioning attorney for local departments of social services, community services boards, and other public agencies, representing parents or children petitioning for guardianship for a family member, serving as a guardian ad litem for alleged incapacitated persons, and occasionally serving as attorney for alleged incapacitated persons. Guardian/conservator hearings are brief and seldom contested. The hearings address whether or not the individual is incapacitated, and determine what specific measures should be taken to assist with that incapacity. Unfortunately, some lawyers and judges are in the habit of issuing plenary court orders that automatically revoke the respondent’s right to vote, without any consideration of the actual abilities of the specific individual involved. HB 1014 corrects this practice, ensuring that the court makes specific, individualized findings as to whether or not an incapacitated person under guardianship has the capacity to vote. This issue can and will be addressed in the initial guardianship hearing, even if the hearing remains brief and uncontested. Guardian/conservatorship is not permanent. It is designed to assist, not constrain, an incapacitated person. If an individual’s condition improves, or if the individual seeks a modification of the guardianship order and any limitations of any kind, including reversal of an incorrect revocation of their right to vote, the court will revisit this issue, as it would any other facet of alleged disability. This is not an additional burden on the court. It is the job of the court to afford full due process to the alleged incapacitated individual, and to revoke voting rights only in those cases where an individual truly lacks the competence to vote, as expressed in the Constitution of Virginia. HB 1014 sets out specific standards to ensure that incapacitated individuals in guardian/conservatorship proceedings receive the required due process to which they are legally entitled under current law. It improves the present practice in some courts, and clarifies and guarantees the existing rights of the disabled under current law. I respectfully request that the General Assemby pass this important bill.

This change risks allowing votes from people with severe cognitive impairments (e.g., advanced dementia), who may be vulnerable to influence, coercion, or exploitation by caregivers or others—effectively enabling forms of proxy voting or ballot harvesting without adequate safeguards. Strongly oppose.

The League of Women Voters of Virginia respectfully submits statements with respect to four of the bills before the Voting Rights Subcommittee of the House Privileges and Elections Committee. The bills are: HB 493 - Oppose HB 640 - Support HB 1014 - Support HB 1244 - Support The full statements are found in the attachment.

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.

My friend Karen Tefelski was dedicated to the legislative process as a lobbyist for 30 years. She voted religiously whenever the opportunity came up. She got very sick last year and thought she had more time to get to her voting precinct. Unfortunately, her illness progressed very quickly and she missed the opportunity to enter an absentee vote. When she decided to move from the hospital to hospice in her final days, on the way to hospice, her caretaker stopped at her voting precinct so that Karen could vote, because it was that important to her. The absentee ballot never came, even after she passed. I support this bill because it will give people who desperately want to vote the opportunity to do so even if they miss the window for absentee voting because of illness and hospitalization. Everyone's voice should be heard and every vote should be counted, no matter the medical circumstances.

Good morning, My name is Gina Koke. I am a close, personal friend of the late Karen Tefelski. Prior to her passing, Karen was a Virginia General Assembly lobbyist and Executive Director of VaACCSES, an organization dedicated to the furtherance of the rights of those with disabilities. I knew Karen for many years. When she became ill and was subsequently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, we became close allies in the fight for her life. She had spent most of her adult life as a fierce advocate for people with disabilities. As she faced the ravages of cancer head on, she inevitably experienced ever increasing weakness and pain. In spite of this she continued to participate in meetings at General Assembly and speak on behalf of the needs of others as much as she could tolerate. She was a powerful advocate and well known for her lovable candor. Her illness sometimes made it impossible for her to leave her home or the hospital for days or weeks at a time but she persisted. During the month of October 2024, Karen received the sad news that her fight was almost over. She was immediately concerned about so many things, including the need to vote in the 2024 election. A friend immediately helped her request an early voting ballot. But as the days passed, the ballot failed to arrive. On October 29th, her oncologist made arrangements for medical transport to take her to end-of-life care at a hospice home in Bon Air, Virginia. Karen refused that transport. She said she needed to vote. While I gathered her things and prepared to move her to the hospice home, she insisted that another friend drive her to the Ashland precinct where she voted curbside one last time. She was very sick and very frail, yet she insisted on making this one last contribution to the fight for the rights of others in which she so staunchly believed. (see photo) On the afternoon of November 6th, 2024, the nurse called me over to the bedside and told me Karen was in the process of leaving this earth. I prepared myself emotionally and spoke to her even though she appeared insentient. I played the live broadcast of the election activities and talked to her about the polls getting ready to close. I told her I was so relieved that she was able to cast her vote. Although the nurses expected her to pass quickly, she lingered on until late that evening when the election was announced. I turned to her and told her the results and within minutes she passed away. I have remarked numerous times that I believe she held on just to hear the results. Karen’s life was dedicated to service in the disabilities community and in the political realm. She knew the power of the democratic process and believed in the good that could come from it. This bill speaks to the importance of the right to vote even in the midst of dark conditions. It highlights the human condition which often includes unforeseen circumstances. This bill seeks to provide a way where there would seem to be no way. It allows people dealing with the tribulations of life to take a moment and express their love for this country and their desire to participate in it. I wholeheartedly supported this bill on behalf of my friend, Karen Tefelski and all of those who will need its support in the future. I encourage all of you to see this bill through to a successful end. Thank you.

The League of Women Voters of Virginia respectfully submits statements with respect to four of the bills before the Voting Rights Subcommittee of the House Privileges and Elections Committee. The bills are: HB 493 - Oppose HB 640 - Support HB 1014 - Support HB 1244 - Support The full statements are found in the attachment.

Please support House Bill 1244. This bill is deeply personal to many in Virginia’s disability and advocacy community. It honors the life and legacy of Karen Tefleski, the longtime Executive Director of vaACCSES, who was a fierce advocate for people with disabilities, public policy, and the democratic process itself. Karen believed strongly in the importance of voting and civic participation. In October 2024, Karen was hospitalized. Even while hospitalized, Karen continued meeting with colleagues to discuss disability services, funding, and public policy. Voting remained important to her, and several advocates worked closely with a Delegate and staff to determine how she could still participate in the election. Under existing law, the only option available was an absentee ballot. Despite repeated checks of her mailbox, the absentee ballot never arrived. Ultimately, Karen was fortunate enough to complete curbside voting on the day she was transferred from the hospital to another care facility. Karen passed away just two days after the 2024 election. Had curbside voting not been an option, Karen likely would not have been able to vote due to the restrictive timelines and lack of clarity surrounding emergency voting under current law. HB1244 addresses these gaps by modestly extending the emergency voting timeline and providing clearer direction for voters when an absentee ballot is not obtained. For the disability community, the aging population, and individuals facing unexpected medical emergencies, these changes are not theoretical—they are essential to ensuring equal access to the ballot. HB1244 strengthens Virginia’s commitment to fair, accessible elections without compromising election integrity. This bill is a fitting tribute to Karen Tefleski’s lifelong advocacy and unwavering belief in civic participation. Those of us who worked alongside her, and the many individuals and families served by organizations like MVLE, respectfully ask for your support of HB1244 in honor of her memory and legacy.

Chair and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony in support of House Bill 1244, patroned by Delegate Bonita Anthony. HB1244 proposes meaningful updates to §24.2 705 of the Code of Virginia, reinforcing and modernizing the Commonwealth’s emergency absentee voting process. This bill ensures that voters who unexpectedly face hospitalization, illness, family emergencies, or delays in receiving their absentee ballot are not denied their right to vote. I want to share a brief personal experience that illustrates why HB1244 is so important. In a recent election, a colleague, Karen Tefelski was hospitalized before Election Day. She had applied for an emergency absentee ballot, but it never arrived. Her health continued to decline and on her way to the hospice house, a friend was able to take her to vote. However, had she remained hospitalized, this would not have been possible. She valued her right to vote and always encouraged others of the importance of casting your vote. Watching someone who had every intention of voting almost lose that opportunity due to circumstances entirely outside of their control was deeply frustrating and felt fundamentally unfair. It also made clear how easily other Virginians, especially seniors, caregivers, and those with health challenges, could find themselves in the same situation. HB1244 directly remedies this gap by allowing a voter to obtain an emergency absentee ballot when they have applied for an absentee ballot but have not received it within four days of the election and are unable to vote due to hospitalization, illness, or family emergency. Why HB1244 Matters HB1244 improves emergency absentee voting, balances access and integrity. It expands eligibility where necessary but preserves safeguards such as: • A required voter signature under penalty of perjury, • A witnessed form, and • Prohibitions on representatives with conflicts of interest. This thoughtful structure ensures that emergency absentee voting is available to those who truly need it while guarding against misuse. For these reasons, I respectfully urge the Committee to support and advance HB1244. Thank you for your consideration and your service to the Commonwealth. Respectfully, Deanna Rennon, BS

Please support this Bill Karen Tefleski, the long time Exec Director fo vaACCSES was a fierce supporter / lover of our elections processes and voting in person. On Election Day she would help her older neighbors by driving them to the polls to vote. On Election Day she would be intently following election results with her ‘graph paper grid’ even when there were websites the rest of us were using to follow the results. On October 22, 2024 Karen was in the hospital for what was the last time. As always Karen thought she had more time. More time to work on budget amendments, more time to meet with legislators and other advocates, and more time to go and vote. Even while in the hospital Karen was meeting with people to discuss disability issues and funding. A few of us knew how much voting meant to Karen and we worked with a Delegate and his staff trying to figure out how to support her. The only option due to how election laws were in place was to get an absentee ballot. She could not do anything else due to the various deadlines/ timetables in place. Every day people were checking Karen’s mailbox, and it did not come. I, Joanne Aceto, drove her to do curbside voting the day she was going to transfer from the hospital to another facility. I was honored to assist her and the Elections staff were very thoughtful and helpful as Karen completed her ballot in the car. To this day we do not know if the absentee ballot ever arrived at her house. Karen was lucky enough to be able to do the curbside voting but had that not been an option she probably would not have been able to do emergency voting due to the time frames that were in place. Karen passed away 2 days after the 2024 election. This bill is to honor Karen. It adds a bit of time to the emergency voting timeline and states that if the absentee ballot is not obtained what the voter can do. Those of us who knew Karen and how much voting meant to her would appreciate any support you can provide with this bill which honors her memory and legacy.

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.

I support HB1321. This Bill addresses a conflict in the law where the existing enforcement mechanism effectively provides that the canvass period for primary elections is only 6 days (unlike the 10 day canvass period for general elections). This change will bring canvass uniformity across all elections. This change further supports and is necessary for the smooth adoption of HB773 and HB774 (if passed).

I support HB1321. This provides our office with the time we need to properly conduct primary elections. (And this compliments HB773 and HB774 allowing for their practical and successful implementation should those Bills pass)

opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. 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.

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.

I serve as campaign treasurer for several of your colleagues in the general assembly along with many of our local candidates in Fairfax. I’m grateful for this body’s work in recent years improving the integrity and transparency of campaign finance in Virginia, through the prohibition on personal spending and through the new finance report review requirements, which I’m sure some of your treasurers are working through right now. I’m writing today in support and gratitude for Delegate Seibold’s bill HB1348. Simply removing one sentence from current campaign finance law should ease an unnecessary burden on treasurers and campaigns, while not dramatically impacting transparency. The Large Pre-Election Contribution reporting requirement is one that keeps volunteers like me up at night. While managing a busy work schedule, responsibilities in other volunteer capacities, and the challenges of daily life, I and other treasurers spend the final 12 days before Election Day in daily communication with campaigns and monitoring contribution platforms and bank accounts to ensure that we identify and report all large contributions received by the end of the next day. When I receive that mid-Friday fundraising email, you can bet I’m logging in on Saturday morning to see what contributions came in. I like the transparency this reporting requirement provides. Filling in the gap between the most recent finance report period and Election Day, without requiring a full daily report, the Large Pre-Election Contribution report provides useful information to campaigns and the public about who is financing their candidates; and while the “next day” reporting deadline can be challenging, I believe it strikes a fair balance. However, there is currently an additional burden on the day before Election Day, requiring that any large contributions received on that day be reported on the same day. While I understand the logic of that requirement, it places a substantial burden on campaigns and treasurers and sets them up for failure. Some contribution platforms only provide notifications in daily batches the following morning; some donors’ notifications come late or hit a spam filter; and some campaigns may receive a large contribution late that night; (and sometimes your reliable volunteer treasurer just isn’t available late that night). Removing this requirement would not eliminate transparency as the large contribution report would still be required by the next day, Election Day, but it would offer relief for campaigns struggling with the “same day” deadline while continuing to provide the public with accurate, reliable reporting. Thank you, Delegate Seibold for introducing this legislation, and thank you all for everything you do to make Virginia a great place to call home.

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.

Hello All. My name is Heath Grishaw and I will unable to attend in person it would like to use my privilege as an American citizen to voice my concerns and support on my state that I have been blessed to live in for my whole life. Please consider these points as I am not alone in this and would appreciate to know that I have been represented accurately and fairly despite my lack of support for our new governor. I do hope Abigail hears all citizens in Virginia and represents all including the unborn. HJ1 - 1. I oppose the HJ1 bill as it has broad language that would grant a constitutional right that cannot be easily changed without proper constitutional process. Legislators and voters would be hard pressed to find an ability to protect the voices of the unborn. Meaning commonsense restrictions such as limits on abortion at later gestational stages informed consent, or protection for fetal pain could and would be pre-empted or struck down. 2. Lastly- There are already laws and medical standards in place that protect access to essential health services, including care related to pregnancy complications, miscarriage, and life-saving medical interventions. Opponents argue that this amendment is an unnecessary expansion of state constitutional protections and will strip Virginia of flexibility to respond to future societal needs. HJ14- I do agree and in favor of this amending. 1. Reduces Financial Burden on Virginians Virginia’s annual personal property tax on motor vehicles can cost families hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year, especially given the high assessed values and taxing rates compared to other states. Exempting one personally owned vehicle from this tax will provide meaningful relief for working‐class Virginians, retirees, and middle-income households struggling with everyday expenses. 2. Encourages Financial Stability and Mobility For many Virginians, cars are a necessity—not a luxury—due to the state’s limited public transportation outside major urban areas. Providing a tax exemption for one personally used vehicle will help residents better afford reliable transportation to work, school, and medical appointments without the additional strain of recurring property tax liabilities. 3. Promotes Fairness and Simplicity Currently, personal property tax relief programs vary widely by locality and often require complex qualification rules tied to vehicle value or usage. HJ14 would standardize relief by constitutionally guaranteeing that each resident can own one vehicle for personal, noncommercial use without tax. This simplifies tax planning for families and eliminates inconsistencies across jurisdictions. 4. Strengthens Economic Competitiveness Lowering the overall tax burden makes Virginia a more attractive place to live and work. Reducing or eliminating personal property tax on one vehicle helps retain residents and attract new workers and retirees, supporting local economies and housing markets.

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

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.

I support HJ45. I am very excited to see this Bill put forth! Very! 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in local elections. This is actually quite common and a normal practice in other localities across the country. 16 and 17 year olds are capable and competent to participate and exercise their right to vote. They work and pay taxes (no taxation without representation!). They are licensed to drive and entrusted to operate motor vehicles. They are able to handle and use firearms (e.g, they can go hunting). They are best situated to know the needs of certain arms of local government (e.g. how school systems are operating and the quality of facilities) that most other voters may not have the same insight for when casting ballots. HJ45 should be adopted!

A 16 year old's brain is not yet fully developed. What is going on here? Strongly oppose.

We should not allow 16 years old to vote They can't get Tattoos or drink but we are going to allow them to make decisions that affect the entire country. I am totally against this. This is as crazy as allowing children to decide about major surgeries that can't be undone.

I strongly oppose. 16-year-olds should not be allowed to vote.

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.

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.

Delegates, I write in opposition to SJ1 and SB449. Both bills are an example of political posturing at the expense of the safety and well being of women seeking medical care when pregnant. SJ 1 is so broadly written it will remove all reasonable authority of elected officials to ensure that women are receiving care from licensed individual and properly trained medical staff. It also removes legitimate responsibility from law makers to safe guard the rights of doctors and nurses from being obliged to participate in abortion activity. SJ1 is bad law. SB 449 Is an obviously manipulation of exactly what SJ1 will do. It is deceptive and confusing for the public who don't understand how sweeping the effect of SJ1 will be. It is deeply troubling that this misleading language has been proposed for the ballot this November. Please oppose both bills.

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.

I support SJ1. This proposal simply puts the question of amendment to the voters to decide. This is proper and should be adopted accordingly.

Delegates, I write in opposition to SJ1 and SB449. Both bills are an example of political posturing at the expense of the safety and well being of women seeking medical care when pregnant. SJ 1 is so broadly written it will remove all reasonable authority of elected officials to ensure that women are receiving care from licensed individual and properly trained medical staff. It also removes legitimate responsibility from law makers to safe guard the rights of doctors and nurses from being obliged to participate in abortion activity. SJ1 is bad law. SB 449 Is an obviously manipulation of exactly what SJ1 will do. It is deceptive and confusing for the public who don't understand how sweeping the effect of SJ1 will be. It is deeply troubling that this misleading language has been proposed for the ballot this November. Please oppose both bills.

In opposition to these bill that redefine Almighty God's.. Divine Created Order. Lord of heaven and earth..we oppose this ..opposition to You .. we stand for Your design. .. please intervene. We also oppose all legislation that "enshrine abortion" into our State constitution and does not value life.

I respectfully oppose SJ1, the proposed constitutional amendment establishing a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” State constitutions are meant to define the structure of government and protect broadly shared liberties, not to permanently entrench contested policy questions. By elevating abortion policy to constitutional status, SJ1 removes the issue from normal legislative debate and from the ability of future voters and elected representatives to respond to changing facts, medical developments, and public consensus. Federalism exists precisely to allow states to govern through representative processes and policy compromise. Locking an expansive and undefined right into the Virginia Constitution undermines that principle and replaces democratic deliberation with judicial interpretation. Once constitutionalized, the policy will be shaped primarily by courts rather than by accountable lawmakers. Fundamental rights should be carefully limited, clearly defined, and rooted in long-standing constitutional tradition. SJ1 fails that test and risks unintended consequences for healthcare regulation, parental involvement laws, and conscience protections. For these reasons, I urge the General Assembly to reject SJ1 and preserve the proper constitutional role of the legislature and the voters of Virginia.

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.

I support SJ2. In short, adoption makes sense. This proposal simply puts the question of amendment to the voters. This is proper and should be adopted accordingly.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

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.

I support SJ3. This proposal simply puts the question of amendment to the voters to decide. SJ3 is proper and should be adopted accordingly.

Marriage is between a Man and a Women, not between 2 people.

Marriage should be listed as a man and a woman, not two adult persons. I oppose any bill that is written otherwise

In opposition to these bill that redefine Almighty God's.. Divine Created Order. Lord of heaven and earth..we oppose this ..opposition to You .. we stand for Your design. .. please intervene. We also oppose all legislation that "enshrine abortion" into our State constitution and does not value life.