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AL HB71

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rick Rehm

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-35-111 of the Alabama Code to restructure election official compensation in Houston County by replacing per diem allowances with tiered daily compensation rates.

  • Establishes the Houston County Appointing Board's authority to appoint chief inspectors and deputy chief inspectors from the total pool of appointed poll workers.

  • Sets daily compensation rates: chief inspectors receive $200 per day (including state payments), deputy chief inspectors receive $150 per day, and poll workers receive $125 per day (all inclusive of any state payments).

  • Requires county compensation to automatically decrease if the state increases payments to election officials, ensuring total compensation amounts remain constant.

  • Repeals Section 45-35-111.01 and becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Relating to Houston County; to amend Section 45-35-111, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the compensation and appointment of election officials; and to repeal Section 45-35-111.01, Code of Alabama 1975.

Houston County, provided for the compensation and appointment of election officials

Last Action

Enacted

4/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation4/11/2023
Local Legislation3/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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