HB33 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bob FincherRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Board of registrars, barred from running for elective public office, automatic termination, Secs. 17-3-2, 17-3-3 am'd.
Summary: HB33 would bar registrars of voters from running for elective public office while they serve and would automatically terminate their term if they file to run.
What This Bill Does
It amends sections 17-3-2 and 17-3-3 to stop a registrar from seeking or holding elective office during their term. If a registrar files a declaration of candidacy for public office, their term ends automatically on that day. The change shifts how vacancies are created and filled when a registrar leaves to run for office, and the act becomes effective three months after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Registrars of voters: cannot run for elective public office while serving; if they declare candidacy, their term ends automatically on that day.
Counties and state election administration: must handle vacancies and appoint replacements when a registrar's term ends due to filing for candidacy.

Key Provisions
Prohibits a registrar from running for an elective public office while serving as a registrar.
Automatically terminates a registrar's term on the day the registrar files a declaration of candidacy for public office.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Board of Registrars