AL HB90

Authorizes persons absent from Alabama on military duty, eleemosynary journey, mission assignment, or similar ventures to designate a place of residence within the state by filing a notarized declaration with the county judge of probate.

Declares designated residents and their dependent children as lawful citizens of the state for all legal purposes except voter registration and qualification for elected office.

Prohibits persons filing a declaration of residence from registering to vote or qualifying for elected office solely based on the designation, unless they otherwise meet all legal requirements.

Specifies that filing a declaration of residence does not establish permanent residency for purposes of eligibility under the Alabama G.I. and Dependents' Educational Benefit Act (Sections 31-6-1 through 31-6-17).

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.