SB309 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Wilcox Co., Boards of Registrars, maximum number of working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Summary

SB309 would raise the Wilcox County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days per fiscal year from 120 to 167.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 17-3-8 to increase the Wilcox County Board of Registrars' maximum number of working days per fiscal year from 120 to 167. It keeps the existing day limits for other counties and maintains the general framework for determining actual meeting days by quorum and for special registration sessions (up to 25 days) with notice. It takes effect October 1, 2020, if enacted into law by the governor.

Who It Affects

• Wilcox County Board of Registrars — can hold up to 167 meetings (working days) per fiscal year.
• Residents of Wilcox County — potential for more registrar meetings and services related to voter registration.

Key Provisions

• Increases Wilcox County Board of Registrars' maximum working days per fiscal year from 120 to 167.
• Retains the existing day limits for other counties and continues provisions on quorum-based day determination, special sessions with up to 25 days notice, and overall registration session rules; effective date is October 1, 2020.

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

Subjects

Wilcox County