SB229 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy PriceSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Elections, Boards of Registrars, Chambers Co., working days increased to 180 days, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
Summary: SB 229 increases the Chambers County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days to 180 per fiscal year.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 17-3-8 to raise the Chambers County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days to 180 per fiscal year, while keeping existing day limits for other counties. It allows up to 25 days for special registration sessions with notice requirements. The act becomes effective October 1, 2019, after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Chambers County Board of Registrars - can meet up to 180 days per fiscal year (previously 120).
Residents of Chambers County - potentially more registrar sessions or registration opportunities due to the higher allowed meeting days.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-3-8 to set Chambers County's maximum registrar meeting days at 180 per fiscal year.
Keeps existing maximum day limits for other counties as currently defined in the statute.
Allows up to 25 days of special registration sessions, with required notice (public postings and/or newspaper/radio/TV announcements).
Effective date: October 1, 2019.

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