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AL SB10
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Section 17-7-21 to add a new requirement prohibiting electronic vote counting systems from being capable of connecting to the Internet, cell phone networks, or possessing modem technology.
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Maintains existing requirements for electronic voting systems including secret voting capability, accurate vote counting, straight-ticket voting options, write-in voting methods, and proper tabulation of votes by precinct and candidate.
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Requires electronic systems to reject overvotes and votes cast in violation of party rules during primary elections.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed the Alabama Senate on April 4, 2023 and the House of Representatives on May 2, 2023.
Legislative Description
Relating to electronic vote counting systems; to amend Section 17-7-21, Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the use of electronic vote counting systems that are capable of connection to the Internet or cell phone networks or that possess modem technology.
Last Action
Enacted
5/2/2023