Legislation to help ensure voter protection advanced in the House of Delegates. The measure called the Voting Rights Act of Virginia was passed 55-45. It calls for eliminating voter suppression, intimidation and discrimination through changes in voting laws and practices by election officials. The Attorney General can sue if a locality or official violates election laws with a first offense fine as much as $50,000. The Senate’s companion bill is being discussed by the Finance and Appropriations Committee.