Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Introduced
- Latest action
- Jul 21
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What it does
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Virginia.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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