The bill amends Section 17-16-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of "expenses" related to elections that must be reimbursed to counties by the state. New items included as reimbursable expenses are the costs of necessary training and travel for absentee election managers, expenses related to the use of electronic poll books and voting machines, and rental payments for polling places. The bill also specifies that requests for reimbursement must be submitted to the Comptroller within 90 days following the election in which the expenses were incurred.

Additionally, the bill establishes that these provisions will apply to each primary and general election starting with the election on November 5, 2024. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2024. The amendments aim to ensure that counties are adequately reimbursed for a broader range of election-related expenses, thereby supporting the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process.

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