SB156 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Election, voter registration, allowed any day board of registrars has office hours, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.

Summary

SB156 would allow eligible voters to register on any day the county board of registrars is open, including election day, instead of restricting registration in the 14 days before an election.

What This Bill Does

The bill removes the 14-day pre-election registration ban. It requires boards of registrars to register qualified voters on any day they maintain office hours, including election day. It also requires offices to stay open on business days during the 14-day pre-election period and on election day during voting hours. The Secretary of State may set rules to implement these changes, and the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Potential voters who want to register close to an election (they would have more days to register, including election day).
• County boards of registrars and their staff (they must keep offices open and process registrations on more days).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-50 to allow registration on any day the board maintains office hours, including election day.
• Requires boards to keep offices open during business days in the 14-day period before an election and on election day during voting hours.
• Gives the Secretary of State authority to adopt rules to implement the section.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Elections