HB507 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Becky Nordgren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

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

Summary

HB507 lets the Etowah County Board of Registrars meet up to five days a week, increasing the potential number of meeting days beyond the previous annual cap.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to allow the Etowah County Board of Registrars to meet not more than five days per week for official duties. The actual number of meeting days will be set by a quorum based on county needs. It also allows up to 25 days for special registration sessions outside regular hours or away from the courthouse, with public notice requirements. The act becomes effective three months after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Etowah County Board of Registrars and county officials, who gain a five-days-per-week meeting cap and greater scheduling flexibility.
• Etowah County residents and voters, who may experience more registrar-related meetings and additional special registration sessions, potentially increasing access to registration services.

Key Provisions

• For Etowah County (and certain other counties listed in the statute), board members may meet not more than five days each week to carry out official duties.
• The exact number of meeting days is determined by a quorum of the board according to county needs.
• As many as 25 days of the allotted meetings may be used for special registration sessions outside the courthouse or outside normal hours.
• Notice requirements for special sessions include posting notices at public places and/ or advertising in local newspapers or by radio/TV, with at least 10 days’ notice.
• The act amends Section 17-3-8 and becomes effective on the 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

Etowah County