HB166 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rhett MarquesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Coffee Co., Board of Registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
Summary: HB 166 raises the Coffee County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days to 220 per fiscal year by amending Section 17-3-8.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to set Coffee County’s registrar board at 220 working days per fiscal year. It also allows Talladega County to add up to 30 extra session days per year at the chair’s discretion (paid by the county). It permits up to 25 days for special registration sessions with notice requirements, and the actual number of days used is decided by a county board quorum; Jefferson County is exempt from these provisions and the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects
Coffee County Board of Registrars and Coffee County residents: the maximum meeting days are increased to 220 per fiscal year, potentially increasing access to registration and related services.
Talladega County residents and Board of Registrars: may have up to 30 additional session days per year if approved by the chair, with those extra days paid from county funds.
Jefferson County: exempt from these provisions and continues under local laws.

Key Provisions
Coffee County: maximum of 220 working days per fiscal year for each registrar.
Talladega County: up to 220 days standard, plus up to 30 additional session days per fiscal year at the discretion of the county chair; extra days paid from county funds.
Special registration sessions: up to 25 days may be used for special sessions, with notice requirements (posting in public places and newspaper/TV/radio announcements).
Actual days used: determined by a quorum of the board according to county needs.
Effective date and exemptions: becomes law the first day of the third month after passage; Jefferson County is exempt from these provisions.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Coffee County