HB493 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Voter registration list, notice provided to all persons whose names are purged from list, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.

Summary

HB493 would require county boards of registrars to notify most voters when their names are purged from the statewide voter registration list.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 17-4-3 to require notification by mail to voters being purged (except those who have died) and, for those convicted of disqualifying crimes, by certified mail. The bill allows purging to happen continuously based on factors like death, nonresidency, mental incompetence, or disqualifying offenses, and prevents purging while an appeal is pending for a disqualifying crime. It also allows voters to appeal the purge in probate court and requires updating a voter's precinct and mailing them the new precinct information if they permanently move within the county.

Who It Affects

• Voters whose names are being purged (except deceased) who will receive notice and may respond or appeal.
• Voters who have died, who are exempt from notice.
• Voters who move within the county, whose precinct designation will be updated and who will be mailed the new precinct information.
• County boards of registrars, who must implement the notification requirements and manage the purge process.

Key Provisions

• Requires county boards of registrars to notify, by mail, voters being purged from the statewide voter registration list, except those who have died.
• Notifies by certified mail those voters convicted of a disqualifying crime; purging cannot occur while an appeal from the conviction is pending.
• Purging occurs on a continuous basis when information indicates death, nonresidency, mental incompetence, or a disqualifying offense.
• Voters may appeal the purge in probate court; appeals follow the procedures specified in Section 17-3-55.
• If a voter permanently moves within the county, the board must change their precinct designation and mail notice of the new precinct.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Voters and Voting