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AL HB165
Bill
Status
2/6/2020
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 local boards of registrars to notify voters by mail when their absentee ballots are rejected and not counted.
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Requires written notice be sent by first class mail to the voter within 30 calendar days after the election, stating the specific cause of rejection and reason the ballot was not counted.
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Applies when absentee ballots are rejected due to improper witness signatures or marks on the affidavit envelope, or any other legal reason preventing the ballot from being counted.
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Directs the sheriff to collect all rejected ballots within 30 calendar days after each election, with rejection notices retained by the local judge of probate for a minimum of one year and made available per Section 36-12-40.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Elections, absentee ballots, local board of registrars required to notify absentee voters by mail why his or her absentee ballot was not counted, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/20/2020