County voter lists; authorize alternative methods of publication under certain circumstances

HB 272 modifies how Alabama counties publish voter registration lists. It allows county judges of probate to use alternative methods (like posting in public buildings, making lists available at their office, or publishing online) if the cost of newspaper publication exceeds $40,000 before 2030. Starting in 2030, this cost threshold will automatically increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also freezes newspaper publishing fees for these lists at 2024 election rates until 2030, preventing publishers from raising prices during that period.