Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 435 — Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-8-12, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the supplemental compensation paid to election inspectors and clerks; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Last action — Enacted as 2023-517

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Compensation of election officials, to increase the compensation of poll workers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 88 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 435 now includes an increase in supplemental compensation for election inspectors and clerks, who will receive a daily minimum of $100 and $75 respectively. This change is significant because it aims to ensure fairer pay for those working in elections, potentially attracting more individuals to these important roles. Additionally, local governments will need to spend more, which requires careful financial consideration.

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.3- HB435 ENROLLED ODYZJJ-2 A C T #2023 - Sn By Representative Lomax RFD:
HB435 ENROLLED ODYZJJ-2 By Representative Lomax RFD:
04-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB435 E nrolled E n ro lledAn A ct, 3 Relating to elections;
04-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB435 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to elections;
and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or ^increased ex p en d ituofe lo c afunds w ith inthe meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
”§17-8-12 (a) The inspector and clerks shall each be entitled to base compensation of fifty dollars ($50).
"§17-8-12 (a) The inspector and clerks shall each be entitled to base compensation of fifty dollars ($50).
In those counties in which compensation of precinct election officials is set at an amount in excess of five dollars ($5) per day, but less than fifty dollars ($50) per day, the provision of the local law or Page 1 HB435 Enrolled general law of local,application relative thereto is superseded and the compensation prescribed herein shall be the total compensation of precinct election officials in the counties .
In those counties in which compensation of precinct election officials is set at an amount in excess of five dollars ($5) per day, but less than fifty dollars ($50) per day, the provision of the local law or Page 1 HB435 Enrolled general law of local application relative thereto is superseded and the compensation prescribed herein shall be the total compensation of precinct election officials in the counties.
(b) In addition to the compensation provided in subsection (a), each clerk shall be entitled to supplemental compensation paid by the state to ensure that the total compensation paid to each shall be in an amount of at least oovonty five— dollars— ■----one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day, and each inspector shall be entitled to supplemental compensation paid by the state in an amount that ensures that the total compensation of an inspector is at least one hundred fifty dollars ($100-($150) per day.
(b) In addition to the compensation provided in subsection (a), each clerk shall be entitled to supplemental compensation paid by the state to ensure that the total compensation paid to each shall be in an amount of at least seventy-five dollars ($75)one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day, and each inspector shall be entitled to supplemental compensation paid by the state in an amount that ensures that the total compensation of an inspector is at least one hundred fifty dollars ($100)($150) per day.
The increase provided for in this subsection shall not increase or decrease any salary supplement paid under a local law which is in effect on October— — 20Q5Qctober 1, 2022.
The increase provided for in this subsection shall not increase or decrease any salary supplement paid under a local law which is in effect on October 1, 2005October 1, 2022.
This subsection shall not apply to special county or other elections held at any time other than at the time of holding statewide elections .” Section 2.
This subsection shall not apply to special county or other elections held at any time other than at the time of holding statewide elections." Section 2.
Page 3 HB435 Enrolled speaker of the House of Representatives President and Pres^^ng Offi f the Senate House of Representatives ■ I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 23-May-23.
Page 3 HB435 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 23-May-23.
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John Treadwell Clerk Senate 06-Jun-23 Passed Page 4
2023-517 BillNum...:
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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 30 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 22003
D 6002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 29005
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (34)

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Passed 103 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 70001
D 26000
Total 101001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 435 do?
Compensation of election officials, to increase the compensation of poll workers.
Who sponsors HB 435?
HB 435 is sponsored by James Lomax (R).
What is the current status of HB 435?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.
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