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AL SB156
Bill
Status
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 17-3-50 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow voter registration on any day a board of registrars maintains office hours, including election day.
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Removes the existing 14-day prohibition on voter registration prior to elections.
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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.
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement the amended registration provisions.
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Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Election, voter registration, allowed any day board of registrars has office hours, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections
2/9/2016