SB133 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Elections, election officers, Legislature by local law authorized to appoint alternate election officers, Sec. 17-8-1 am'd.
Summary: SB133 lets counties appoint alternate election officials to fill in when needed, with specific limits and funding rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes judges of probate or county election officials to appoint alternate precinct workers who can step in if a regular inspector or clerk cannot perform duties. It sets caps on how many total officials can be appointed without county commission approval, adjusting for changes in the number of precincts or equipment based on 2004 election levels, and requires consent for increases. It also creates population-based limits on how many alternates may be paid (4 for counties under 100,000 people; 12 for 100,000–250,000; 24 for more than 250,000) and makes alternates eligible for state reimbursement; alternates must be residents of the precinct and cannot be close relatives or campaign staff of candidates.

Who It Affects
County election officials (e.g., judge of probate) who appoint alternates and determine funding and limits for their use
Alternate precinct workers and poll staff who may be hired as needed and eligible for reimbursement

Key Provisions
Authorizes appointment of alternate election officials subject to limitations (subsection d)
Total number of precinct officials that may be appointed without county commission consent is tied to 2004 election levels and adjusted for changes in precincts/polling places or equipment
Alternates must be registered voters from the precinct with vacancies and are prioritized for appointment from within the precinct
Population-based caps on alternates: up to 4 in counties with 250,000
Alternates’ appointment and payment are eligible for state reimbursement as election expenses
Prohibits appointment of alternates who are immediate family to the second degree or related to a candidate or principal campaign committee

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Elections