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AL HB521
Bill
Status
5/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Matt Simpson
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AI Summary
HB521 Summary
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Secretary of State authorized to create and post a form on its website allowing Alabama residents age 18 and older to register their political party affiliation.
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Secretary of State may provide registered political parties with lists of their registrants upon request, but not more than four times per calendar year.
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Knowingly completing or signing the registration form on behalf of another individual constitutes the crime of tampering with governmental records under Section 13A-10-12, Code of Alabama 1975.
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Political party defined as a party described in Section 17-13-40, Code of Alabama 1975.
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Act repeals on January 1, 2027, and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to voting; to authorize the Secretary of State to offer certain state residents the ability to register their political party affiliation and provide a list of party registrants to a political party in certain circumstances; to provide criminal penalties for violations; to provide for the repeal of this act on a certain date; 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.
Political parties; Secretary of State authorized to register party affiliation of residents
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
5/24/2023