HB186 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Voter identification, exemption for religious objection, created, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, an elector must present a photo identification when he or she votes
This bill would exempt from the voter photo identification requirement an elector who has a religious objection to being photographed and executes an affidavit of identity
Relating to voting; to amend Section 17-9-30, Code of Alabama 1975; to exempt from the voter photo identification requirement an elector who has a religious objection to being photographed and has executed an affidavit of identity.
Subjects
Elections
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 23, 2017 | H | Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Constitution, Campaigns and Elections with 1 amendment |
| February 23, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 14, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 22, 2017 | 123 at 09:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB186 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections first Amendment Offered |