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AL SB405

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Scott Beason

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Requires voters to register with a political party and maintain that registration for 90 days before the 2016 primary election and all subsequent primary elections to vote in that party's primary.

  • Restricts voters from voting for candidates of any party other than the party in which they are registered as a member.

  • Allows unaffiliated voters and those registered with any party to vote in non-partisan races during primary elections regardless of party affiliation.

  • Mandates the Secretary of State prescribe political party designation on the official voter registration application by November 1, 2013.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Elections, party registration required in primary elections, Secretary of State maintain voters affiliation on voter registration form

Elections

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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