SB422 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Elections, absentee voter, identification at time of application required, Secs. 17-10-1, 17-10-2 am'd

Summary

Requires absentee ballot applicants in Alabama to submit personal identification with the application, otherwise the ballot becomes provisional.

What This Bill Does

Under SB422, absentee ballot applicants (except certain exempt voters) must attach a copy of identification when applying for an absentee ballot. If identification is not provided, the ballot is treated as provisional and must meet additional steps and deadlines, including providing ID to the board of registrars by 5:00 PM on the Friday after the election; otherwise the ballot will not be counted. The bill also lays out provisional ballot procedures for both in-person and absentee voting, how provisional ballots are counted or not counted, and how voters can check the status of their provisional ballots.

Who It Affects

• Absentee voters: must submit ID with the absentee application; those who fail to provide ID may have their ballot treated as provisional.
• Election officials and systems: responsible for processing provisional ballots, updating voter lists, certifying results, and providing status information to voters.

Key Provisions

• Absentee ballot applications must include a copy of one form of identification listed in Section 17-9-30, unless exempt by Section 17-9-30(c).
• If identification is not provided with the absentee application, the ballot becomes provisional and the voter must provide ID to the board of registrars by 5:00 PM on the Friday following the election or the ballot will not be counted.
• Provisional voting procedures for in-person voting include an affirmation by the voter, completion of a reidentification form, and documentation to verify whether the provisional vote is counted.
• Provisional voting procedures for absentee ballots include notices to voters, accompanying forms, and steps for the board of registrars to verify and certify provisional votes; materials are to be handled securely and counted only if certified.
• The board of registrars must update the state voter registration list to reflect provisional ballots and provide voters with findings on whether their provisional ballot was counted; results are canvassed and posted, with secure status access for voters.

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Subjects

Elections