SB284 Alabama 2021 Session
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Under existing law, the Alabama Electronic Voting Committee is responsible for ensuring that the state's electronic vote counting system meets integrity standards set by law
This bill would provide that the state's electronic vote counting system must require the use of a paper ballot that is marked and inspected by the voter prior to the ballot being cast and counted
This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style
Relating to voting; to amend Section 17-7-23, Code of Alabama 1975, to require any approved electronic vote counting system used in an election to require the use of paper ballots; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 9, 2021 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 2, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 9, 2021 | Room 825 at 13:00 | Senate GA Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB284 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB284 for Governmental Affairs |