SB64 Alabama 2010 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Lowell BarronDemocrat- Session
- Regular Session 2010
- Title
- DeKalb Co., board of registrars, meeting days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
- Summary
SB64 changes how many days county boards of registrars can meet, raising DeKalb County's limit to 207 days per fiscal year and setting per-county day limits statewide, with Jefferson County exempt and new special-session rules.
What This Bill DoesThe bill amends Section 17-3-8 to set a maximum number of working days per fiscal year for each county's board of registrars. DeKalb County may meet up to 207 days per fiscal year. Lee and Pike Counties may add up to 30 additional days at the discretion of the county chair, paid from county funds. Jefferson County is exempt from these limits. The bill also allows up to 25 days for special registration sessions with advance notice requirements, and the actual number of days is to be determined by a quorum based on county needs.
Who It Affects- DeKalb County Board of Registrars and DeKalb County residents, as the board may meet up to 207 days per fiscal year and funding for days comes from county funds.
- Other county boards of registrars statewide (and residents served by them), as day limits vary by county, with some counties having discretionary additional days and an exemption for Jefferson County.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Amends Section 17-3-8 to establish county-by-county maximum working days per fiscal year for boards of registrars.
- DeKalb County Board of Registrars may meet up to 207 working days per fiscal year.
- Lee and Pike Counties may meet up to an additional 30 session days per fiscal year at the discretion of the county chair, funded by the county.
- Jefferson County is exempt from these provisions.
- Up to 25 days may be used for special registration sessions, with notice requirements and conditions outlined.
- The actual number of days to be used is determined by a quorum of the board according to county needs.
- Subjects
- Board of Registrars
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 1:30 p.m. on March 25, 2010
Assigned Act No. 2010-275.
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 680
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Third Reading Passed
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution and Elections
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 241
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature