HB378 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Wilcox Co., Boards of Registrars, maximum number of working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
Summary: HB378 would raise the Wilcox County Board of Registrars' maximum number of working days they can meet in a fiscal year.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to increase the Wilcox County Board of Registrars' annual meeting limit from 120 working days per fiscal year to a higher limit. The exact new total is not specified in the text provided. It keeps the general framework that other counties have different maximums and allows special registration sessions up to 25 days, with related notice requirements and funding considerations for discretionary days.

Who It Affects
Wilcox County Board of Registrars members, who would be allowed to meet more days each fiscal year.
Wilcox County residents and voters, who may have more opportunities for registrar services and registration sessions.

Key Provisions
Amends 17-3-8 to increase the maximum number of working days for the Wilcox County Board of Registrars per fiscal year (the current limit for Wilcox is 120 days).
Preserves existing provisions for special registration sessions and related funding/notice rules (e.g., up to 25 days for special sessions and the funding requirements for discretionary days).

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