HB435 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James LomaxRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-8-12, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the supplemental compensation paid to election inspectors and clerks; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Summary

HB435 would raise the state supplemental pay for Alabama election inspectors and clerks, with higher daily totals and an extra $25 per day after certification, while triggering local-funding rules under the state constitution.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-8-12 to increase the total daily compensation for election inspectors and clerks beyond current minimums. Specifically, inspectors would have a total daily pay of at least $150, and clerks at least $125, with an additional $25 per day from the state after completing a local election school or certification. The change is described as a new or increased local-fund expenditure under Section 111.05, so it would require a 2/3 vote of the Legislature or approval by the affected local entity, or state funding. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Election inspectors: would receive a higher total daily compensation (to at least $150 per day) and an extra $25 per day after certification or completing a local election school.
• Election clerks: would receive a higher total daily compensation (to at least $125 per day) and an extra $25 per day after certification or completing a local election school.

Key Provisions

• Amendment to Section 17-8-12 to increase state supplemental compensation so inspectors and clerks have higher total daily pay (inspectors at least $150 per day; clerks at least $125 per day) on top of the $50 base.
• Additional state supplemental increase of $25 per day for both clerks and inspectors after completing a local election school or being certified.
• Declaration that the increase constitutes a new or increased local-fund expenditure under Section 111.05, requiring a 2/3 legislative vote or local approval or state appropriation to be effective for local entities.
• Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Compensation of election officials, to increase the compensation of poll workers.