SB272 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Elections, allows precinct election officials who are registered to vote in a given county to serve in any precinct in that county, Secs. 17-8-1, 17-8-5, 17-8-6, 17-8-12, 17-8-14 am'd.

Summary

SB272 lets precinct election officials who are registered to vote in a county serve in any precinct within that county, instead of requiring them to live in the precinct where they work.

What This Bill Does

It changes where precinct election officials can be assigned, allowing cross-precinct placement within the same county. Officials must still be registered voters in the county, but they would not need to be residents of the specific precinct they serve. The bill keeps the existing duties, appointment processes, and compensation framework, while applying them across all precincts in the county. This could make staffing more flexible and easier to cover during elections.

Who It Affects

• Precinct election officials who are registered voters in a given county, who can now be assigned to any precinct within that county.
• County and local appointing boards / election officials, who gain flexibility to place officials where they are needed across precincts.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 17-8-1, 17-8-5, 17-8-6, 17-8-12, and 17-8-14 of the Alabama Code.
• Allows precinct election officials registered to vote in a county to serve in any precinct in that county.
• Maintains that officials must be registered voters in the county (not required to be registered at the precinct).
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Elections