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AlabamaSB642026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Wes Kitchens (Republican)

Enacted

Marshall County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Marshall County election custodian gets higher pay

Beginning July 1, 2026, Marshall County’s voting-tabulator custodian earns $27,000 a year, up from $8,900. That is an $18,100 annual increase, 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.

New Marshall County election custodian rules

Beginning June 1, 2026, a new county committee appoints Marshall County’s voting-tabulator custodian. The presiding circuit judge chairs the committee, joined by the probate judge, circuit clerk, sheriff, and presiding district judge. Appointees must complete a recognized course in operating and handling voting tabulators or have at least three years of related experience. Before starting duties, the custodian must have a $20,000 bond for faithful performance, up from $10,000; the law does not name who pays its cost. The custodian must test tabulators against manufacturer accuracy standards, install new paper rolls, clear test totals, and seal units for precinct delivery. Duties also include testing disability-accessible equipment, conducting and sealing public tests scheduled by the probate judge, and resealing tested units for delivery. The custodian oversees polling-place delivery, supports tabulators and accessible equipment on election day, and charges equipment so it works that day. Afterward, the custodian oversees pickup and secure storage at the Marshall County Elections Warehouse, tests equipment for recounts, and attends recounts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wes Kitchens

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 129 • No: 0

House vote • 1/22/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 118

Yes: 11 • No: 0 • Other: 83

House vote • 1/22/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 58 • No: 0 • Other: 36

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 39

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    1/29/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    1/22/2026House

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 118

    1/22/2026House

  4. Ready to Enroll

    1/22/2026Senate

  5. Enrolled

    1/22/2026Senate

  6. Delivered to Governor

    1/22/2026Senate

  7. Signature Requested

    1/22/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    1/21/2026House

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

    1/21/2026House

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    1/20/2026Senate

  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 39

    1/20/2026Senate

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

    1/20/2026House

  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    1/20/2026House

  14. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    1/15/2026Senate

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

    1/15/2026Senate

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

    1/13/2026Senate

  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/13/2026Senate

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