HB205 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bob FincherRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Board of registrars, barred from running for elective public office, automatic termination, Secs. 17-3-2, 17-3-3 am'd.

Summary

HB205 would bar registrars of voters from running for elective public office while serving and would automatically end their term on the day they file to run.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law so a registrar cannot be a candidate for nomination or election to any public office during their term. It also automatically terminates a registrar's term on the day they file a declaration of candidacy for public office. If a registrar intends to run, they must resign in writing by the filing day, and the vacancy is effective on that same day.

Who It Affects

• Registrars of voters in Alabama counties who would be prohibited from running for elective office and whose terms would end when they file to run.
• Election administration officials and entities (Secretary of State, state board of appointment, and county boards of registrars) who oversee appointments, resignations, and vacancies and would implement these changes.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits registrars from running for elective public office while serving as registrar.
• Automatically terminates a registrar's term on the day they file a declaration of candidacy for public office; requires resignation by that day if they intend to run.

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