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AL SB71

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-Madison

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shall establish a program to provide electronic records from driver's license and nondriver identification card issuance and renewals, including legal name, age, residence, citizenship information, and electronic signature.

  • Electronic records and signatures from driver's license or identification card applications constitute completed voter registration applications for qualified persons not already registered to vote.

  • County boards of registrars shall register eligible persons and issue certificates of registration, except during the 14-day period prior to any election.

  • When an elector changes their address during driver's license renewal, the new address shall be provided to the appropriate board of registrars and a new certificate of registration issued if appropriate.

  • Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Voter registration, automatic, authorized

Voter Registration

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Ethics and Elections2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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