HB259 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Voter registration, automatic, authorized
Description
Under existing law, a person must complete a voter registration application in order to register to vote
This bill would provide for automatic voter registration of qualified persons who apply for or renew a driver's license or nondriver identification card
This bill would allow a person to opt out who does not want to register to vote
This bill would also require the Secretary of State to promulgate rules
Relating to voter registration; to provide for automatic voter registration of qualified persons who apply for or renew a driver's license or nondriver identification card; to allow a person to opt out who does not want to register to vote; and to require the Secretary of State to promulgate rules.
Subjects
Voter Registration
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB259 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |