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AL HB435

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

James Lomax

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB435 Summary

  • Increases base compensation for election inspectors and clerks from $50 to $50 per day, with supplemental state payments ensuring minimum total compensation of $125 per day for clerks and $150 per day for inspectors.

  • Provides additional $25 per day supplemental compensation from the state for clerks and inspectors who complete a local election school or are certified as qualified precinct election officials by the judge of probate.

  • Applies only to statewide elections for which county expenses are reimbursed by the state under Chapter 16; does not apply to special county or other elections held at times other than statewide elections.

  • Updates the effective date reference in the statute from October 1, 2005 to October 1, 2022 for protecting existing local salary supplements.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval; requires a 2/3 legislative vote to be enforceable without local entity approval or state funding appropriation.

Legislative Description

Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-8-12, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the supplemental compensation paid to election inspectors and clerks; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Compensation of election officials, to increase the compensation of poll workers.

Last Action

Enacted

6/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund5/24/2023
Ways and Means General Fund5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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