SB200 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom ButlerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Boards of Registrars, process for updating voter registration lists revised, publication reimbursement rate to counties revised, Secs. 17-4-30, 17-4-31 am'd.

Summary

SB200 updates how Alabama keeps the statewide voter registration list current and increases county publication reimbursements.

What This Bill Does

First, it changes how the Secretary of State and boards of registrars periodically update the statewide voter registration database using USPS address-change data and notices to voters. It requires processing to move voters to an inactive list if they don’t respond or if notices are undeliverable, with records kept in a suspense file and potential removal after a certain number of federal elections. It also changes the reimbursement rate to counties for publication of removal names from one-fourth to one-half of the costs, and allows the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement these changes.

Who It Affects

• Registered voters in Alabama who may have their addresses updated, be moved to inactive status, or be removed from the voter list if they don’t respond to notices or vote in the specified elections.
• County commissions, boards of registrars, and the Secretary of State, who will implement the updated processes, manage notices and suspense files, and receive higher postage and publication reimbursements.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 17-4-30 and 17-4-31 to revise the process for periodically updating the statewide voter registration database, including use of USPS National Change of Address data, address-change notices, and the creation of a suspense file; authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt implementing rules.
• Raises the publication reimbursement to counties from one-fourth to one-half of the cost of publishing removal notices, with reimbursement funded from the Election Expenses Account.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Board of Registrars