HB385 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Franklin Co., co. commission, voting centers, authorized to combine public hearing required before approval
Summary: HB385 lets Franklin County set up voting centers by merging voters from multiple precincts to save election costs, with a required public input hearing.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Franklin County Commission would be allowed to establish voting centers that pull voters from two or more precincts to reduce or simplify elections. Before approval, the commission must hold a public hearing at the proposed voting center location to gather input from affected voters. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Franklin County voters from the involved precincts who may vote at a consolidated voting center, impacting where and how they cast ballots.
Franklin County Commission and local election officials who would authorize and oversee the creation of voting centers and must conduct the required public hearing.

Key Provisions
Authorization for the Franklin County Commission to establish voting centers by combining voters from two or more precincts to facilitate or reduce costs for elections (under Section 17-6-4(c)).
A mandatory public hearing to seek input from affected voters before voting centers are approved by the commission, with the hearing held at the location of the proposed voting center.
Immediate effectiveness upon the governor's approval.

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