HB343 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2022 | H | Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| March 2, 2022 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 15, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB343 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature