HB619 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Russell Co., voting centers, co. commission authorized to establish

Summary

HB619 would allow Russell County to create voting centers by bringing together voters from multiple precincts to save election costs, with the judge of probate's recommendation.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Russell County Commission may adopt a resolution to establish voting centers by combining voters from two or more precincts. This option is available only in Russell County and requires the judge of probate to recommend it. The change is intended to facilitate or reduce election costs. The act would take effect immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Russell County who may vote at centralized voting centers rather than their original precincts.
• Russell County government, including the county commission and the judge of probate, who would oversee and implement the voting center changes.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Russell County Commission to establish voting centers by combining voters from two or more precincts.
• Requires recommendation of the judge of probate and applies only to Russell County; becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Russell County