HB690 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Sherer

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Ken Guin

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Walker Co., board of registrars, appointment of members by judge of probate, sheriff, and circuit clerk, const. amend.

Summary

A constitutional amendment to change how Walker County's Board of Registrars is appointed, with one member each appointed by the judge of probate, the sheriff, and the circuit clerk, and the board electing a chair.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the Walker County Board of Registrars would have three members, each appointed by one of the following: the judge of probate, the sheriff, and the circuit clerk. Those three members would elect a chair from among themselves. The amendment would be put to a county-wide vote under Alabama's constitutional amendment process, following the applicable election laws and providing ballot language.

Who It Affects

• Walker County residents who interact with voter registration services, since the board overseeing registrars would be appointed under a new structure.
• The judge of probate, the sheriff, and the circuit clerk in Walker County, as they would each appoint one member to the Board of Registrars.

Key Provisions

• The Walker County Board of Registrars shall have three members: one appointed by the judge of probate, one by the sheriff, and one by the circuit clerk; the members shall elect a chair from among themselves.
• An election to approve the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Amendment 555 and the state's election laws, with ballot language describing the change and Yes/No options.
• Provisions of the Alabama Code not in direct conflict with this amendment shall apply to the Walker County Board of Registrars.

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Subjects

Walker County