SB44 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Secretary of State, authorized to provide digital copies of all bills, resolutions, and memorials electronically to the Legislature, eliminate binding requirements, Sec. 36-14-1 am'd.

Summary

SB44 would let the Secretary of State provide digital copies of all bills, resolutions, and memorials to the Legislature and stop requiring physical binding.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Secretary of State could deliver digital copies of bills, resolutions, and memorials to the Legislature electronically. It would remove the requirement to bind these copies after each session. The bill would amend Section 36-14-1 to reflect these changes, while preserving the Secretary of State's other duties. The act would take effect immediately upon governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Legislature: Members and staff would access documents electronically rather than receiving printed, bound copies.
• Secretary of State's Office: The office would shift to providing electronic copies and eliminate the binding task, altering workflow and record-keeping processes.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 36-14-1 to authorize the Secretary of State to provide digital copies of all bills, resolutions, and memorials to the Legislature electronically.
• Eliminates the binding requirement for copies after adjournment, replacing physical binding with electronic delivery.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Secretary of State