HB797 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barry Mask

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Elmore Co., board of registrars, meeting days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Summary

HB797 changes how many days county boards of registrars can meet in a fiscal year, setting specific day limits for Elmore County and many other counties.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to specify maximum working days per fiscal year for each county's Board of Registrars, with Elmore County limited to 187 days. It also assigns different day caps to numerous other counties, allows up to 30 extra days in Lee and Pike counties at the chair’s discretion (paid by the county), and permits certain counties to meet up to five days per week for official duties. The act also allows up to 25 days for special registration sessions with advance notice requirements, and designates that the actual number of session days is set by the county board’s quorum. Jefferson County is exempt from these provisions, and the measure becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Board of Registrars in each county (their allowed maximum meeting days per fiscal year are defined and may be adjusted by county needs).
• County governments (county funds must pay for any additional discretionary days and for special registration sessions).
• Jefferson County (exempt from the provisions of this section).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-8 to set per-county maximum working days for registrar boards, with Elmore and Autauga/Bibb at 187 days and many other counties with varying caps (e.g., Tallapoosa up to 220 days, certain counties up to 216, 207, 199, or 140 days as specified).
• Allows up to 30 additional session days in Lee and Pike counties at the discretion of the county chair, paid from county funds.
• Authorizes up to five days per week for certain counties (Baldwin, Calhoun, Chilton, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, St. Clair, Morgan) to carry out official duties; Jefferson County is exempted.
• Provides up to 25 days for special registration sessions with notice requirements (public postings and newspaper/radio/TV announcements).
• Actual number of session days is determined by a quorum of the board based on county needs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Board of Registrars