SB175 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

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

Summary

SB175 would raise Coffee County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days per fiscal year from 199 to 220.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-3-8 of the Alabama Code to increase the Coffee County Board of Registrars' maximum working days per fiscal year to 220. This change places Coffee County in the same general limit as some other counties that allow up to 220 days and may enable more registrar activities, including special registration sessions up to 25 days per year. The rest of the section, which sets different day limits for other counties, remains unchanged, and the bill becomes law after approval and the specified effective date.

Who It Affects

• Coffee County Board of Registrars - may meet up to 220 working days per fiscal year (previously 199).
• Coffee County residents and voters - potentially greater access to in-person registrar services due to more available meeting days.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-8 to set Coffee County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days at 220 per fiscal year.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
• Up to 25 days of the allotted working days may be used for special registration sessions (e.g., off-site or after-hours sessions).

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