HB315 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bob FincherRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Board of registrars, number of days a registrar may annually work, further provided, Sec. 17-3-8.1 added
Summary: HB315 lets a county board of registrars reallocate unused annual work days from one registrar to another with county commission consent to keep the board's business running.
What This Bill Does
It adds a new provision (17-3-8.1) allowing a quorum of the registrar board, with written consent from the county commission, to transfer unused working days from an absent registrar to another registrar so the board can accomplish its duties. The reallocation must stay within the overall annual maximum days defined by existing law. The change becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Registrars on the county board of registrars, who may have their unused working days reassigned if another registrar is absent
County commissioners, who must provide written consent and approval for the reallocations

Key Provisions
Adds Section 17-3-8.1 to authorize reallocating unused registrar days within the annual maximum
Requires written consent of the county commission and consistency with the existing annual maximum days under Section 17-3-8
Allows a quorum of the board to reallocate days to accomplish public business when a registrar is absent
Effective date: immediate upon governor's signature

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Board of Registrars