The bill introduces new sections, specifically Sections 11-46-10 and 17-1-6, to the Code of Alabama 1975, which prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting methods in elections for local, state, or federal offices. The bill defines ranked-choice voting as a method that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference and tabulates votes in multiple rounds until a candidate achieves a majority. Notably, the bill includes an exception for electors who are eligible to vote absentee under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, allowing them to utilize ranked-choice voting.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions will supersede any conflicting laws within the title. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. The language that is deleted from current law is not specified in the text provided, but the bill clearly establishes a framework that restricts ranked-choice voting while accommodating absentee voters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-46-10, 17-1-6
Engrossed: 11-46-10, 17-1-6
Enrolled: 11-46-10, 17-1-6