HB164 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverEd HenryWes LongKurt WallaceKen JohnsonPaul Beckman

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Elections, person who is convicted of certain election offense prohibited from serving in certain capacities

Summary

HB164 would prohibit anyone convicted of a felony election offense from serving in any election-related role in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, a person convicted of violating any felony provision of Chapter 17, Title 17, Code of Alabama 1975 may not serve as an employee, officer, or volunteer at voter centers, voting places, precincts, on a canvassing board, on an election commission, or on a board of registrars, or in any other capacity as an election officer or overseer. This changes current practice by adding a ban for felons in these roles. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or once it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects

• People who have been convicted of felony election offenses would be barred from serving in any listed election-related roles (employee, officer, or volunteer at voter centers, voting places, precincts, canvassing boards, election commissions, or boards of registrars).
• Election offices and boards (voter centers, voting places, precincts, canvassing boards, election commissions, boards of registrars) would need to ensure their staff and volunteers do not include individuals convicted of felony election offenses.

Key Provisions

• A person convicted of violating any felony provision of Chapter 17, Title 17, Code of Alabama 1975 may not serve as an employee, officer, or volunteer at any election-related location or capacity.
• The prohibition covers voter centers, voting places, precincts, canvassing boards, election commissions, boards of registrars, and any other election officer or overseer role.
• The felony offense definition applies specifically to felony provisions within Chapter 17, Title 17 of the Alabama Code.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval, or upon becoming law by other means.

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Subjects

Elections