HB504 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tracy EstesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Marion Co., county commission authorized to establish voting centers
Summary: HB504 lets Marion County set up voting centers by combining voters from multiple precincts to run elections more efficiently.
What This Bill Does
The county commission would be allowed to establish voting centers across Marion County by merging voters from two or more precincts. This is intended to facilitate elections and reduce costs, with centers operating as needed. The bill provides two example centers: Byrd Volunteer Fire Department in Detroit serving Precincts 2, 3, 4, and 17; and Pea Ridge Volunteer Fire Department in Guin serving Precincts 11 and 16. The act applies only in Marion County and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Marion County voters, especially those in Precincts 2, 3, 4, 11, 16, and 17, who would vote at the new voting centers and may benefit from consolidated locations.
Marion County officials and the County Commission who would plan, establish, and run the voting centers.

Key Provisions
Authorization for the Marion County Commission to establish voting centers by combining voters from two or more precincts to facilitate elections and potentially reduce costs, with the centers to be provided as needed.
Designated example centers and county scope: Byrd Volunteer Fire Department voting center (Detroit) serving Precincts 2, 3, 4, and 17, and Pea Ridge Volunteer Fire Department voting center (Guin) serving Precincts 11 and 16; the act applies only in Marion County and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Marion County