HB406 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joe Faust
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Harry Shiver Randy Davis Steve McMillan Alan Baker
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Baldwin Co., elections, co. commission or municipal governing body may designate fire stations as polling place
Summary: Baldwin County can designate fire stations as polling places for elections, and designated stations must be accessible to voters at no cost.
What This Bill Does
The Baldwin County Commission or local city/town governments may designate fire stations that receive tax proceeds from Section 45-2-242 as polling places for any election in Baldwin County. When a fire station is designated, the fire department must allow access for voting and may not charge a fee for using the location.

Who It Affects
Voters in Baldwin County: may vote at designated fire stations and will have free access to those polling places
Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County municipal governing bodies: gain authority to designate fire stations as polling places
Fire departments in Baldwin County: must permit elections at designated stations and cannot charge for access

Key Provisions
Authorizes designation of fire stations that receive any portion of the tax proceeds from Section 45-2-242 as polling places for any election in Baldwin County
Requires designated fire stations to provide access free of charge and prohibits fire departments from denying access for elections

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County