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AL HB216

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17-3-50 of the Alabama Code to allow voter registration on any day a board of registrars maintains office hours, including election day
  • Removes the existing 14-day prohibition period prior to elections during which voter registration was not permitted
  • Requires boards of registrars to maintain open offices during business days in the 14-day period before elections and on election day during voting hours
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement the amended voter registration provisions
  • Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Act 2014-428, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.

Voters and Voting

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

3/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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