Voting

1952
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-393, 24-394, 24-395, 24-431, 24-434, 24-435 and 24-436 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding three new sections numbered 8§ 24-395.1, 24-895.2 and 24-395.8 so as to provide for: the composition of courts to determine certain election contests; the procedure as to complaints, counter complaints, evidence, hearings and costs in such cases; the disposition and effect of such cases under certain circumstances, and the finality of the decision in such cases.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 Proposing an amendment to Sec. 115a of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-240 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tie breakers, so as to provide for the election thereof in certain counties.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15-3860.1 providing for certain referenda in certain counties.
Ratifying the XIX amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
An Act to provide facilities and opportunity for absentee voting by Virginia members of the armed forces of the United States by making certain changes in the primary and general election laws of ne san
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-274.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to powers of governing bodies regarding zoning in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-873 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain petitions required to be filed by certain candidates.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-121 of the Code of Virginia, relating to copies of certain lists; how prepared and delivered to certain sheriffs; how posted by such sheriffs, so as to provide additional lists to be delivered to certain registrars.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 24 a chapter, numbered 2.1, containing §§ 24-28.1 through 24-28.4 relating to the right to vote of certain persons.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-352 of the Code of Virginia, relating to order of election by State Board of Elections, so as to provide to whom notice shall be sent; to provide where such notice shall he posted; and to provide for certain fees.
An Act to authorize and empower the governing bodies of certain counties to create the office of general registrar; to provide for the appointment of such general registrars.
An Act to provide for the appointment of general registrars and assistants in counties; to prescribe their powers, duties, terms of office and compensation.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Smithfield, and to repeal the existing charter and amendments thereto.
An Act to provide, subject to a referendum, for the incorporation of the town of Poquoson in York County; to provide for the creation of a special school district therein and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for such referendum.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Ashland; and repealing all former charters and all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the new charter.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to apportionment of State for representation in the House of Representatives.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1.01, 2.03, 2.05, 2.06, 3.04, 3.05, 3.07, 3.08, 8.09, 3.10, 8.11, 3.12, 4.02, 4.07, 5.01, 5.04, 5.08, 5.11, 5.18, 5.14, 6.01, 6.04, 6.05, 6.07, 6.14, 7.04, 7.06, 7.07, 8.01, 9.02, 9.03, 9.06, 9.10, 9.12, 9.14, 9.18, 9.19, 10.01, 10.02, 11.01, 12.02, 14.01, 14.02, 14.03, 15.02, 15.05, and the caption title to Charter Chapter 16, and to repeal §§ 10.08, 10.04 and 10.05 of Chapter 586 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved April 7, 1950, being the charter of the city of Alexandria.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-290.3 and 24-290.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to how groups may submit names of electors so as to change the period of time in which petitions may be filed and relating to how and when ballots to be printed.
An Act to provide for the creation and incorporation of the City of Elizabeth City, including the Town of Phoebus, to provide a charter and form of government therefor; to prescribe its confines; to transfer certain powers, rights, duties, obligations, property and other matter: to provide how the foregoing may be accomplished; to continue certain ordinances and acts, and preserve certain rights.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-68 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the application for registration to vote.
An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Danville, Virginia; and to repeal Chapter 262 of the Acts of Assembly of 1889-90, approved February 17, 1890, which provided a charter for said city, and amendments thereof.
An Act to provide for second primaries in the event a candidate for the party nomination in certain primaries fails to receive a majority of the votes cast in the primary; and to such end to amend and reenact
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-216 and 24-252 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the preparation and form of and the insertion of names on official ballots.
An Act to provide for the submission of proposed amendments to § 141 of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-851 of the Code of Virginia, relating to election and terms of office of members of county boards.

1952es
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 24-194.8 and 24-194.4, providing, in certain counties, for the appointment of additional judges and clerks of election and assistant registrars and for appointment of assistants to the secretary of the electoral board and general registrar.

1954
An Act to amend and reenact § 32-885 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain duties of local registrars of vital statistics.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Fairfax, in the county of Fairfax, and to repeal Chapter 282 of the Acts of Assembly of 1891-92, entitled ‘an Act to incorporate the town of Fairfax, in the county of Fairfax’, approved February 16, 1892, and all acts amendatory thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 3 of Chapter 422 of the Acts of Assembly of 1948, approved April 1, 1948, which provided a new charter for the town of Pembroke, the section relating to the election of the councilmen and mayor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-45 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the establishment of election districts in cities.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-821 as amended, 24-824, 24-8380, and 24-889 of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24-840.1, the amended and new sections relating generally to abscnt voting and, respectively, to when applications for ballots made, terms of the statement to accompany the application for a ballot and requiring such statement to be executed under penalty of perjury with penalty for violations, requiring registrars to send lists of applicants for ballots to electoral boards and clerks of court and requiring the latter to maintain the same as public records, and providing for voting in person by a person who has applied for and returned a mail ballot.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46-242.1, making it unlawful to drive vehicles over fire hose under certain circumstances.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-218 of the Code of Virginia, relating to when ballots to be printed and the number required.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3, 7, 9 and 30 of Chapter 130 of the Acts of Assembly of 1884, approved February 19, 1884, amended and reenacted by Chapter 52 of the Acts of Assembly of 1888, approved January 30, 1888, which chapter provided a charter for the town of South Boston, so as to provide for the election of a mayor and councilmen and for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the removal or suspension of town officers; to define the powers of the mayor and provide for the appointment of a vice-mayor, a police justice and substitute police justice and defining their powers; to provide for the collection of a tax upon admissions to theatres and amusements, and a tax upon accounts for public utility services; and to amend the said chapter by adding thereto one section numbered 82, to provide for the election of a town manager and to prescribe the duties of said manager.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-845.8 and 24-845.8 of the Code of Virginia, which were enacted by Chapter 509 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, relating to facilities and opportunity for absentee voting by Virginia members of the armed forces of the United States.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-851, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to election and terms of office of members of county boards.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-120, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, requiring treasurer to file with the court a list of persons who have paid State poll taxes within a certain time.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 855 of the Acts of Assembly of 1948, approved March 81, 1948, and incorporated by reference by 15-705 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the acquisition of lands by school boards and governing bodies; the construction upon such lands of stadia and certain other facilities, the issuance of bonds for such purpose and the conditions upon which such bonds may be issued, sold, and redeemed.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24-838.1, requiring local electoral boards to forward certain certificates relative to absentee ballots to the State Board of Elections.
An Act to amend and renact § 18-17, as amended, of the Code of Virginia relating to appointment of conservators of the peace.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8-759, 8-761, and 8-778 of the Code of Virginia, relating to recovery of debts due the State.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4-45 and 4-46 of the Code of Virginia, relating, respectively, to the holding and the effect of local option elections on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
An Act to provide for the submission of a proposed amendment to § 115-4 of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Rural Retreat, in the county of Wythe; and to repeal prior charters of the town and certain acts.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-194.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment of additional judges and clerks of election in certain cities and counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 8-182, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the selection of jurors so as to provide for an increase tn the number thereof in certain cities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 4, as amended, of Chapter 809 of the Acts of Assembly of 1920, approved March 19, 1920, which provided anareet for the city of Bristol, the section relating to the powers of the city.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Richlands, in the county of Tazewell, Virginia; and to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of Assembly of 1934, approved March 28, 1934, which provided a charter for such town, and all amendments thereof.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-107 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notice of names of persons to be purged from registration books.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 6-422, 8-1.2 as amended, 8-44, 8-46.1, 8-51, 8-67.2, 8-67.4 as amended, 8-74, 8-76 as amended, 8-96 through 8-99, 8-102, 8-105, 8-106, 8-109, 8-114, 8-115, 8-116, 8-118, 8-188, 8-184, 8-152, 8-158, 8-160, 8-161, 8-165, 8-166, 8-211, 8-212, 8-220, 8-238, 8-268, 8-804, 8-847, 8-886, 8-455, 8-487, 8-490, 8-509, 8-513, 8-514, 8-517, 8-519 through 8-522, 8-524, 8-527, 8-547, 8-557, 8-567, 8-579, 8-629, 8-632, 8-638, 8-640, 8-652, 8-791, 8-792, 8-796, 8-800 through 8-803, 8-805, 8-814, 8-818, 8-821, 8-825, 8-827, 8-828, 8-829, 8-867, 16-19 as amended, 58-1014, and 58-1016, of the Code of Virginia, relating to civil remedies and procedure.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-55 and 24-77 of the Code of Virginia, relating respectively to compensation of registrars and fees for registration on other than the regular day, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24-118.10, relating to compensation and fees of registrars of election districts in certain counties.
An Act to repeal § 22-88.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to referenda and changing the times, manner and terms of election of school board members in certain counties under certain conditions.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-120 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to the treasurer’s list of persons who have paid poll taxes, so as to provide for the designation thereon of tribal Indians.

1955es
An Act to provide for submitting to the qualified electors the question of whether there shall be a convention to revise and amend Section 141 of the Constitution of Virginia.

1956
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-218 as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to printing of ballots.
An Act to provide for the election of delegates to a constitutional convention, the issuance of a writ for same, for the convening of said delegates, the organization and functioning of said convention, and to appropriate funds to defray the expenses of same.
An Act to require certain information on material concerning candidates for public office and elections to prohibit certain acts and to provide penalties for violations.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 8 and § 14,as amended, of Chapter 206 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, approved March 18, 1926, which provided a new charter for the town of Grundy, the sections, respectively, relating to the mayor and council, and to the borrowing of money.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24-118.12, providing for precinct registrars in certain counties, providing for transfer of certain records, and providing for the powers and duties of such precinct registrars.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 8-182, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to lists of jurors to be prepared by jury commissioners.
An Act to regulate the introduction of certain chemicals in certain public water systems and to provide for referendums under certain circumstances.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8, 4, 5, 12, and 18, as amended, of Chapter 157 of the Acts of Assembly of 1908, approved March 10, 1908, being the charter of the city of Portsmouth, the sections relating to the vesting of legislative powers and composition of council; to the qualifications, elections, terms of office and the filling of vacancies in the offices of Councilmen of the city; to provide for appointment of a mayor; to provide when such amended sections become effective; to provide for a referendum thereon under certain conditions and to provide for the effect of such referendum and to repeal § 11 of such Chapter, relating to the election of a mayor.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 24-118.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to general registrars and assistant registrars generally.
An Act to amend and reenact § 4 and §§ 18 and 14, as amended, Chapter 288 of the Acts of Assembly of 1924, approved March 1924, which provided a charter for the town of Salem, the section relating to powers of the town and town ordinances.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-823, 24-327, 24-328, 24-380, as amended, 24-884 and 24-387 of the Code of Virginia, relating to absent voters so as to provide that the ballots of absent voters may be transmitted by certified mail.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-207, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to pay of election officials.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a new section numbered 24-129.1, relating to the payment of State poll taxes and the certification of payment by the treasurer.
An Act to provide for general registrars in certain counties and their powers, duties and compensation.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 15 anew article numbered 5, containing new sections numbered 15-281.4:1 through 15-281.4:78, to provide a general charter for the consolidation of two or more political subdivisions; to provide, under certain conditions, for the holding of a referendum to determine whether the same shall be adopted; to provide, under certain conditions, for a referendum to adopt the name of a consolidated city; and to provide the effect of such charter if adopted.
An Act to provide for the registration of voters in certain counties and what provisions of law shall be applicable thereto; to that end to amend and reenact § 24-118.5 of the Code of Virginia, which was enacted by Chapter 228 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, and Chapter 291 of the Acts of Assembly of 1942, approved March 30, 1942, as amended, the section and act relating to registration of voters in counties.
An Act to permit the Cities of Hampton, Newport News and Warwick, acting pursuant to Section 15-220 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, 1950, and Acts Amendatory thereto, to incorporate in the provisions of the agreement providing for consolidation of all three cities certain optional provisions which may be set forth in whole or in part in any agreement submitted in a referendum on consolidation of all three cities, and to provide for the provisions which may be included
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15-354.2, providing for a referendum on the question of the voters required to approve bond issues in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15-220, as amended, 15-221, 15-222.8, as amended, 15-224, 15-280 and 15-281.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to consolidation of counties, cities and towns, localities which may consolidate, consolidation agreement and referendum, optional provisions of consolidation agreement, order for election, effect of consolidation on jurisdiction of courts, and application of this article of the Code.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ $2, $8 and 85 of Chapter 84 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, approved February 7, 1918, as amended, which chapter provided a charter and special form of government for the city of Norfolk, and whieh sections relate, respectively, to petition for initiative election, ballots and methods of voting, and petition for referendum.
An Act to provide for the submission of a proposed amendment to § 69 of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-194.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment of additional judges of election and clerks in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-87, as amended, of the ‘Code of Virginia, relating to compensation of local electoral boards so as to increase the maximum in certain counties.
An Act to provide for the submission of a proposed amendment to § 169 of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-868, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the application of minors for operators’ licenses
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-44 and 24-45, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to election districts in cities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-194.2, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of additional judges and clerks of election in certain counties and cities.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-845 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalties for aiding or abetting fraud in connection with elections.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Proposing amendments to §§ 155 and 161 of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2, 4,12, 13, 14, 19, 28, 28, 33, 48 and 56 of Chapter 216 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved March 7, 1952, which provided a charter for the city of Roanoke, the amended sections relating, respectively, to the powers of the city; composition of the city council; legislative procedure of the council; effective date of ordinances and emergency measures; record and publication of ordinances and resolutions; conduct of elections; creation of city departments; clerk of the municipal court; the annual budget; public advertising; and the powers and duties of the school board.

1956es
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-194.8, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the appointment of additional judges of election and clerks in certain counties.

1958
An Act to validate, ratify and confirm the consolidation of the cities of Warwick and Newport News into the Consolidated City of Newport News, together with the election of the council therefor; to provide a charter for the Consolidated City of Newport News, effective July 1, 1958; to repeal Chapter 64 of the Acts of Assembly of 1895-96 entitled "An Act to incorporate the city of Newport News, in the county of Warwick, and to provide a charter therefor’, approved January 16, 1896, and Acts amendatory thereof, effective July 1, 1958; and to repeal chapter 706, of the Acts of Assembly of 1952 entitled "An Act to provide a Charter and form of government for the City of Warwick, and to provide for the adoption thereof", approved April 8, 1952, and Acts amendatory thereof, effective July 1, 1958.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-182, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the hours polls are to be open for elections; and to repeal § 24-188, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the same matters.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 15-351, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the election of members of county boards in certain counties.
AN ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 15 thereof a new chapter numbered 4.1, containing new sections numbered 15-65.1 through 15-65.3, providing procedures for use by municipal corporations in seeking a new charter, or an amendment to an existing charter, and requiring the use of one of the two procedures premised
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 15-229 of the Code of Virginia, relating to representation in General Assembly of counties and cities consolidating under law.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-8 as amended, 24-11, 24-12 as amended, and 24-14 as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating, respectively, to congressional districts, when members of the House of Delegates elected, apportionment of such members and State senatorial districts.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24-28.1, 24-28.4 and 24-845.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating, respectively, to persons offering to vote in elections in the Commonwealth of Virginia who are in the active service of the armed forces of the United States and who have been discharged from active service as members of the armed forces of the United States, to the preparation and printing of ballots and to the protection of certain records.
An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Tazewell, in the county of Tazewell, Virginia; and to repeal Chapter 78 of the Acts of Assembly of 1916, approved February 29, 1916, which provided a charter for such town, and all amendments thereof.
AN ACT to provide a new charter for the town of Irvington and to declare void all former charters thereof.
An Act to provide for the submission of a proposed amendment to § 115-a of the Constitution of Virginia to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, and to prescribe when and how such referendum shall be had, and the manner in which the results thereof shall be ascertained and certified, the returns canvassed, and the vote thereon proclaimed by the Governor.
An Act to amend and reenact § 5 as amended of Chapter 12 of Chapter 157 of the Acts of Assembly of 1908, approved March 10, 1908, relating to certain qualifications required of applicants for rosea
An Act to amend and reenact § 5 of Chapter XVI of Chapter 578 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved April 3, 1952, which provided a new charter for the city of Danville, the section relating to compensation of members of Electoral Board and election officials.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 8-182, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the preparation of lists of jurors by jury commissioners.
AN ACT to amend and reenact §§ 24-53, 24-68, and 24-71 of the Code of Virginia, to provide for the removal of registrars who improperly register voters; to provide that application for registration to vote shall be made on a sheet of paper containing no written or printed data, information, questions or words; and to provide that the applicant shall not be permitted to refer to any pamphlet, booklet or other memorandum while he is making his application for registration, other than applicable provisions of the Constitution and Code of Virginia.