The bill in question amends Section 17-16-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, expanding the definition of "expenses" related to elections that the state must reimburse to counties. The new items considered reimbursable expenses include the cost of necessary training and associated travel expenses for absentee election managers, expenses related to the use of electronic poll books and electronic voting machines, and rental payments for facilities used as polling places. These additions are specified in new subsections (3) to (7) of the amended section.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection (b) that requires requests for reimbursement to be submitted to the Comptroller within 90 days following the election in which the expenses were incurred. The bill also states that these amendments will apply to each primary and general election beginning with the election on November 5, 2024. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2024. The bill has been enrolled and passed by the House on February 29, 2024, and by the Senate on April 9, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-16-2
Engrossed: 17-16-2
Enrolled: 17-16-2