SB11 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Voting, absentee voting when a gubernatorial declaration of a state of emergency, Secs. 17-11-3, 17-11-7 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, certain qualified electors are permitted to apply for and vote by absentee ballot or emergency absentee ballot
This bill would authorize any registered voter who is unable to vote at his or her regular voting place because of a declaration of a state emergency by the Governor to apply for and vote by absentee ballot
To amend Sections 17-11-3 and 17-11-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to absentee voting and emergency absentee ballots, to authorize a qualified elector who is unable to vote at his or her regular voting place because of a declaration of a state emergency by the Governor to apply for and vote by absentee ballot.
Subjects
Voters and Voting
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 14, 2013 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 5, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB11 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |