HB204 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rich Wingo
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Voter list, Secretary of State, one copy provided to Legislators at no charge, Sec. 17-4-38 am'd.
Summary: HB204 removes the Legislature’s entitlement to two free printed voter lists per district per quadrennium, while preserving a single free copy upon taking office and the overall voter list access framework.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 17-4-38 to delete the provision that allowed legislators to receive up to two free printed voter lists for their districts during a legislative quadrennium. It keeps the general system where voter lists can be produced at a uniform charge and where basic electronic copies have a cost set by the Secretary of State with a posted fee schedule. It requires the Secretary of State to provide each legislator one free copy of the district voter list within 90 days of taking office, and maintains public access to lists under the fee structure, with Social Security numbers not released. It also continues the Administrative Office of Courts’ access to an electronic statewide voter list no more than once per year for jury lists or other lawful uses, with resale prohibited, and directs sale proceeds to voter registration.

Who It Affects
Legislators: lose the up-to-two free printed copies per quadrennium, but still receive one free district copy within 90 days of taking office.
Public and state agencies (including the Administrative Office of Courts): retain access to voter lists under the existing charge framework; the AOC may obtain an electronic statewide list no more than once per year for jury lists or other legal uses, with resale prohibited.

Key Provisions
Deletes the provision allowing legislators to receive up to two free printed copies of voter lists for their districts during a legislative quadrennium.
Maintains the general framework for charges and availability of voter lists; basic electronic copy costs are set by the Secretary of State and a fee schedule must be posted.
Requires the Secretary of State to provide each legislator one free copy of the district voter list within 90 days of taking office.
Keeps public access to voter lists with certain restrictions (Social Security numbers not released) and directs proceeds from sales to be used for voter registration.
Allows the Administrative Office of Courts to obtain an electronic statewide voter list no more than once per year for master jury lists or other lawful purposes, with resale prohibited.
Effective date: immediately after the Governor signs the act.

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