HB16 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Municial elections, require voters to regisgter in same time frame as registering for county or state election, Sec. 11-46-38 am'd.

Summary

HB 16 changes municipal voter registration to match the registration deadline used for county and state elections.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 11-46-38 so that a person must register to vote in a municipal election within the same time frame as for county and state elections. The change means the municipal registration deadline aligns with other elections, while existing residency requirements (30 days in the county and 30 days in the ward) remain. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Municipal voters: must register within the same deadline as county/state elections to vote in municipal elections.
• Election offices/registrars: must apply and enforce a unified registration deadline across municipal, county, and state elections.

Key Provisions

• Registration for municipal elections must occur within the same time frame as the registration for county and state elections (Section 11-46-38).
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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