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AL HB216
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Darrio Melton
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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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