SB81 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Voter identification, voting procedures, affidavit in lieu of photo identification, Secs. 17-9-30, 17-10-2 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, effective in the first statewide primary in 2014, a qualified elector must show valid photo identification at the polling place in order to vote in person
This bill would allow a qualified elector to sign an affidavit at the polling place affirming his or her identity in lieu of showing photo identification
To amend Sections 17-9-30 and 17-10-2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to voting procedures; to allow a qualified elector to sign an affidavit affirming his or her identity if the elector does not have valid photo identification.
Subjects
Elections
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 18, 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 | SB81 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |