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SB 301

Perry County; new voting center established

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Stewart

SB 301 establishes a new voting center in Perry County, Alabama to increase ballot access and voting convenience for county residents.

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Bill Summary · SB 301

Legislative bill overview

SB 301 authorizes the establishment of a new voting center in Perry County, Alabama. The bill has completed the legislative process and been delivered to the Governor for signature as of February 26, 2026.

Why is this important

Adding a voting center increases accessibility for Perry County voters by reducing travel distances and wait times at polling locations. This can improve voter participation and reduce administrative burden on existing polling sites.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding - The bill's fiscal impact on Perry County and state budgets is unclear; operational costs for staffing and maintenance of the new center must be determined
  • Location selection - The specific location of the new voting center and whether it adequately serves underserved areas in the county may be subject to debate
  • Necessity justification - Whether Perry County actually needs an additional voting center or if existing resources could be better optimized is unclear from the bill description alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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