HB547 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rhett MarquesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Coffee Co., Board of Registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Summary

The bill would raise the Coffee County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days from 199 to 220 per fiscal year.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 17-3-8 to set Coffee County’s maximum working days for registrar meetings at 220 per fiscal year (up from 199). The change applies only to Coffee County; other counties keep their existing limits. This could allow the Coffee County Board of Registrars to hold more meetings and related registration or administrative sessions as needed.

Who It Affects

• Coffee County Board of Registrars: can schedule up to 220 working days per fiscal year, increasing their potential meeting time.
• Coffee County residents and voters: may have more opportunities for registrar services or voter registration sessions, depending on how the board uses the additional meeting days.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-8 to increase the maximum number of working days for Coffee County Board of Registrars to 220 per fiscal year.
• The change applies specifically to Coffee County; other counties retain the existing day limits as listed in the statute.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Coffee County