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AL HB345

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dickie Drake

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17-9-50 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding campaign restrictions at polling places.

  • Clarifies that the 30-foot no-campaign zone around a polling place is to be measured from the door of the building where voting machines are located.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on campaign activity within 30 feet of the polling place door, with specified exceptions for electors, election officials, and watchers.

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

Legislative Description

Election, clarifying the distance from a polling place within which an individual may not campaign, Sec. 17-9-50 am'd.

Voters and Voting

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections2/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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