SB129 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy PriceSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Chris Elliott

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Lee Co., boards of registrars, increase maximum number of days board may meet each year, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Summary

SB129 increases the Lee County board of registrars' annual meeting limit by up to 30 days per year, with related rules for weekly limits, special sessions, and funding.

What This Bill Does

Amends Section 17-3-8 to allow Lee County to have up to 168 base working days plus up to 30 extra session days per fiscal year for the board of registrars, with the extra days at the discretion of the county chair and paid from county funds. Maintains a five-days-per-week meeting allowance for Lee County (and several other counties) for official duties, while Jefferson County is exempt from this weekly cap. Permits up to 25 days of special registration sessions (e.g., off-site or after-hours), with notice requirements for scheduling. Requires the actual number of session days to be determined by the board’s quorum based on county needs, and adds an effective date based on the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Lee County board of registrars members: may meet up to 198 days in a fiscal year (168 base + up to 30 extra days) with the extra days funded by the county and at the chair’s discretion.
• Lee County residents who register to vote: potentially have more registration opportunities and access due to increased board meeting days and special session options.

Key Provisions

• Lee County registrars may meet up to 198 working days per fiscal year (168 base days + up to 30 additional days); extra days are discretionary by the county chair and paid from county funds.
• Lee County (and several other counties) authorized to meet not more than five days per week for official duties; Jefferson County is exempt from this weekly limit.
• Up to 25 days of special registration sessions may be used, with notice requirements posted in multiple public ways.
• The actual number of session days is determined by a quorum of the board according to county needs.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Lee County