Elections; voting rights restoration process revised; Alabama Voting Rights Act Commission established to prevent discrimination in voting; duties and membership provided; Secretary of State required to establish database on election administration
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Overview
This bill significantly alters Alabama’s election procedures and voting rights restoration process. It proposes automatic restoration of voting rights for individuals convicted of felony moral turpitude under certain conditions, eliminates qualifications for absentee voting, and authorizes in-person voting during an advance voting period. Furthermore, it establishes the Alabama Voting Rights Act and the Alabama Voting Rights Commission to prevent voting discrimination and requires the Secretary of State to maintain a statewide database of election administration activities. The bill also modifies the process for reinstating voting rights and addresses absentee ballot procedures.
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Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell
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