In October, the Associated Press reported that the “New South Souls to the Polls Initiative” was paying churches a $6 contribution “for each documented early vote” to cover the expenses for outreach and transportation to help people vote early by absentee ballot.
Kiel said his bill would not prevent organizations from conducting get-out-the-vote operations, or reimbursing entities for transportation costs. It does ban paying entities on a “per voter” basis that requires proof of voter participation.