HB423 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary MooreRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Juandalynn GivanDickie DrakeJohn W. RogersRod ScottOliver RobinsonMerika ColemanLawrence McAdoryJim Carns

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Class 1 municipalities, municial elections, assignment of voting locations in new precincts, limit of one voting location per district in municipal and city board of education elections, Sec. 11-46-7 am'd.

Summary

HB423 would change polling location rules in Class 1 municipalities so voters are assigned to the precinct closest to their residence within their city council or school board district, and it would limit each polling precinct to serving only one district for municipal elections.

What This Bill Does

Amends Section 11-46-7 to align municipal polling places with general election polling places for Class 1 municipalities, with certain Birmingham-specific exceptions. Requires polling places to meet ADA requirements, obtain DOJ pre-clearance, and notify voters (including Birmingham voters) about their assigned locations and any special procedures for ballots within the same polling place. If a voter's district is redrawn after census-related changes, their voting location must be the closest one within the new district. Establishes that only one city council or school board district may have polling locations open per polling precinct for municipal and city board of education elections.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Class 1 municipalities would be assigned to the polling location within their city council or school board district that is closest to their residence, and only one district would be open per polling precinct for these elections.
• Birmingham residents (specifically those in Shelby County and those who vote in general elections outside Birmingham city limits) would be exempt from certain alignment rules and would be affected by notification requirements regarding their assigned locations and procedures.
• Voters whose districts are changed due to redistricting would vote at the polling location closest to their residence within the new district.

Key Provisions

• Amendment to Section 11-46-7 to require that municipal polling places in Class 1 municipalities be the same as general election polling places, with Birmingham-specific exceptions.
• Mandates ADA compliance, DOJ pre-clearance, and voter notification for Birmingham regarding assigned locations and any special procedures within the same polling place.
• If redistricting moves a voter to a new district, the voter must use the polling location closest to their residence within that new district.
• Kills alternatives by ensuring only one city council or school board district is open per polling precinct for municipal elections and for the election of the city board of education.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

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

Subjects

Class 1 Municipalities