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AL HB474
Bill
Status
5/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ball
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AI Summary
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Extends the prohibition period for boards of registrars to register new qualified electors from 10 to 14 days before any election.
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Requires boards of registrars to maintain open offices during business days within the 14-day period and on election day during voting hours.
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Exempts counties with a population of at least 600,000 inhabitants (based on 1970 or later federal census) from this requirement, allowing existing local or general laws to remain in effect.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Elections, board of registrars, prohibited time of registering any person as a qualified elector extended from 10 to 14 days prior to election, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections
5/26/2011