SB317 Alabama 2012 Session

Under existing law, the state is required to reimburse counties for certain election expenses as defined by law. Additionally, the law provides for an Election Expense Reimbursement Committee to identify other election expenses which should be eligible for reimbursement prior to each election cycle

This bill would include expenses for certain additional election activities in the definition of election expenses. This bill would also alter the makeup of the Election Expense Reimbursement Committee, provide for the committee to recommend additional election expenses eligible for reimbursement to the Comptroller, and require the Comptroller to explain to the committee if he or she does not include an expense recommended by the committee on the list of approved expenses

To amend Sections 17-16-2 and 17-16-2.1, as amended by Act 2011-147 of the 2011 Regular Session, of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to election expenses; to revise the election expenses of a county for which reimbursement is made and to alter the makeup and functions of the Election Expense Reimbursement Committee.