HB94 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to elections; to require each county to provide at least one early voting center to be open during the week immediately preceding election day to allow registered voters to vote prior to election day; to prescribe the hours of operation for each early voting center; and to clarify that this act does not impair or affect the powers and duties of boards of registrars, judges of probate, and other election officials.
Description
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Under existing law, voters in Alabama may vote
only on election day unless he or she has an excuse to
vote by absentee ballot</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require each county to provide
at least one early voting center to be open during the
week immediately preceding election day, which would
allow registered voters to vote prior to election day</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would prescribe the hours of operation
for each early voting center</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would clarify that this act does not
impair or affect the powers and duties of boards of
registrars, judges of probate, and other election
officials</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also require the Secretary of
State to adopt rules</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to elections; to require each county to
provide at least one early voting center to be open during the
week immediately preceding election day to allow registered
HB94 INTRODUCED
voters to vote prior to election day; to prescribe the hours
of operation for each early voting center; and to clarify that
this act does not impair or affect the powers and duties of
boards of registrars, judges of probate, and other election
officials.
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Subjects
Voting, to require each county to provide at least one early voting center.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| March 7, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB94 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |