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AL HB521

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Matt Simpson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB521 Summary

  • 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.

  • Secretary of State may provide registered political parties with lists of their registrants upon request, but not more than four times per calendar year.

  • 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.

  • Political party defined as a party described in Section 17-13-40, Code of Alabama 1975.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections5/24/2023

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