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AL SB77
Bill
Status
4/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
SB77 Summary
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Allows any qualified Alabama elector to vote by absentee ballot without requiring an excuse or explanation for any election.
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Requires absentee ballot applications to include a copy of valid photo identification as defined in Section 17-9-30 (driver's license, passport, military ID, student/employee ID, etc.).
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a process by rule for submitting absentee ballot applications electronically, allowing applicants to submit identification information electronically instead of a physical copy.
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Removes the requirement that absentee ballots be witnessed by two witnesses, eliminating the two-witness signature requirement from the affidavit envelope.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Absentee voting, authorize without excuse or explanation, Secs. 17-9-30, 17-11-3, 17-11-4, 17-11-5, 17-11-7, 17-11-9, 17-11-10, 17-11-49 am'd.
Absentee Voting
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
4/20/2017