SB109 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bill HoltzclawScott BeasonArthur OrrJerry L. FieldingTrip PittmanGreg J. ReedBryan TaylorRusty GloverJ.T. WaggonerMark Slade BlackwellDick BrewbakerJimmy HolleyGerald O. DialPaul SanfordCam WardClay ScofieldDel MarshPhillip W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Voter registration list, notification to persons purged from voter registration list for conviction of crime by U.S. mail rather than certified mail, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.

Summary

SB109 would let Alabama counties notify by regular U.S. mail (instead of certified mail) when purging someone from the voter rolls for a disqualifying crime.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill changes the required notice method from certified mail to regular U.S. mail for purging voters who have been convicted of disqualifying offenses, while keeping the overall purge process. The purge still cannot happen while an appeal is pending, and the voter may appeal through the probate system. The bill also keeps provisions for notifying voters about changes like a precinct move when applicable.

Who It Affects

• Voters convicted of a disqualifying criminal offense: will receive purge notices by regular U.S. mail instead of certified mail.
• County boards of registrars: would issue purge notices and related notifications (including precinct changes) by regular U.S. mail.

Key Provisions

• Amend Section 17-4-3 to allow purge notices to be sent by regular U.S. mail rather than certified mail.
• Maintain that a person cannot be purged while an appeal from the conviction is pending.
• Include procedures for appeals and for notifying electors about changes (such as precinct designation) via mail.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Voters and Voting