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SB 64ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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Marshall County raises voting tabulator custodian salary to $27,000 and revises duties

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

Last action · January 29, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Wes Kitchens

Companion · HB 193same policy, House version

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What This Bill Does

Marshall County funds an annual salary increase to $27,000 for the voting tabulator custodian, revises the appointing selection committee, and clarifies operational duties. The measure requires candidates to possess specific training or experience and increases the required to $20,000.

Why it matters

Election equipment administration and compensation in Marshall County are altered starting June 1, 2026, directly impacting the county general fund and the individuals managing .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Marshall County voting tabulator custodian

The custodian receives an increased annual salary, updated duties, and a higher surety bond requirement.

Directly affected

Marshall County Commission

The commission is responsible for funding the custodian's salary from the county general fund and may authorize future salary increases by resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the committee that selects the voting tabulator custodian in Marshall County?

The committee is composed of the presiding circuit judge, the judge of probate, the circuit clerk, the sheriff, and the presiding district judge.

What qualifications are required to be appointed as the voting tabulator custodian?

A candidate must have attended a recognized training course teaching the operation and handling of , or have at least three years of experience in their operation and handling.

When does the new custodian salary take effect?

The increased annual salary of $27,000 becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions

Jan 29, 2026SenateEnrolled
Enacted
Jan 22, 2026House
Signature Requested
Jan 22, 2026SenateEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Jan 22, 2026Senate
Enrolled
Jan 22, 2026Senate
Ready to Enroll
Jan 22, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 118

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Jan 22, 2026House
Third Reading in Second House
Jan 21, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation
Jan 20, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 39
Jan 20, 2026Senate
Third Reading in House of Origin
Jan 15, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 15, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

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