HB419 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Elections, Election Emergency Act, establish, suspension or delay election in emergency, authorized, Secs. 17-9-70 to 17-9-72, inclusive, added; Sec. 17-11-3 am'd.
Description
Existing law does not provide for a contingency plan in the event an election is disrupted because of a declared state of emergency
This bill would establish the Elections Emergency Act and authorize the Governor to suspend or delay elections in the event of a declared state of emergency
Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-11-3, Code of Alabama 1975 and to add a new Article 4, commencing with Section 17-9-70, to Chapter 9 of Title 17 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Elections Emergency Act; and to authorize the Governor to suspend or delay elections in the event of a declared state of emergency.
Subjects
Elections
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2020 | 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 | HB419 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |