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AlabamaHB1932026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Marshall County; custodian of voting tabulators, selection committee, salary increased, duties clarified

Sponsored By: William Brock Colvin (Republican)

Enacted

Marshall County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher pay for Marshall County’s voting custodian

Beginning July 1, 2026, Marshall County’s voting equipment custodian earns $27,000 yearly, up from $8,900. That is an $18,100 annual raise, paid in equal monthly installments from the county’s general fund. Beginning June 1, 2028, the county commission can approve further raises by resolution at a duly called meeting.

Marshall County sets voting equipment oversight rules

Beginning June 1, 2026, a committee appoints Marshall County’s voting equipment custodian. The presiding circuit judge chairs it; members include the probate judge, circuit clerk, sheriff, and presiding district judge. The custodian must have completed recognized training in operating and handling voting tabulators or have three years of that experience. Duties cover all work needed to maintain the county’s tabulators, including tests that exactly match the manufacturer’s specifications. The custodian installs paper rolls, clears test totals, seals units for delivery, and tests disability-access equipment for proper operation. The custodian conducts public tests scheduled by the probate judge and reseals those units for delivery. The custodian oversees delivery and pickup, provides election-day equipment support, and charges equipment as needed for election day. After pickup, the custodian secures tabulators and accessible equipment at the Marshall County Elections Warehouse. The custodian also tests all equipment for recounts and attends them.

Higher bond for Marshall County’s voting custodian

Beginning June 1, 2026, Marshall County’s voting equipment custodian must have a $20,000 bond before starting duties. This doubles the previous $10,000 bond requirement. The bond guarantees faithful performance of the custodian’s duties. The amount is bond coverage, not a stated cash payment; the law does not specify the bond premium.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Brock Colvin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/22/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/22/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 115

Yes: 32 • No: 0

House vote • 1/20/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 25

Yes: 9 • No: 0 • Other: 92

House vote • 1/20/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 50

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    1/29/2026House

  2. Delivered to Governor

    1/27/2026House

  3. Signature Requested

    1/27/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading in Second House

    1/22/2026Senate

  5. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 115

    1/22/2026Senate

  6. Ready to Enroll

    1/22/2026House

  7. Enrolled

    1/22/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    1/21/2026Senate

  9. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    1/21/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    1/20/2026House

  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 25

    1/20/2026House

  12. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

    1/20/2026Senate

  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    1/20/2026Senate

  14. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    1/15/2026House

  15. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    1/15/2026House

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

    1/13/2026House

  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/13/2026House

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