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AL HB213
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ball
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 17-11-10 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require the local board of registrars to notify absentee voters by mail of why their ballot was not counted.
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Applies when an absentee ballot is rejected due to improper witness signatures, unsigned or unmarked affidavits, or other legal reasons.
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Local board of registrars must issue written notice stating the cause of rejection within 30 calendar days after the election.
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Notice must be sent by first class mail to the voter, and a copy retained by the local judge of probate office for minimum one year.
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Effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
1/16/2018