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SB19 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Etowah Co., board of registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
Summary

SB19 would allow the Etowah County Board of Registrars to meet up to five days a week, instead of being limited to a fixed number of meeting days each year.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 17-3-8 to let the Etowah County Board of Registrars meet not more than five days per week for official duties, with the actual number of meeting days determined by the board's quorum. This replaces the previous yearly cap (207 days) for Etowah with a weekly limit. It also maintains the ability to hold special registration sessions (up to 25 days) with notice requirements, and the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
  • Etowah County Board of Registrars: can meet up to five days per week for official duties, with the exact days decided by the board's quorum.
  • Residents of Etowah County who rely on registrar services: could experience more frequent meetings and potentially faster service due to a higher potential for meeting.
Key Provisions
  • Amends 17-3-8 to authorize Etowah County (along with certain other counties) to meet not more than five days each week for official duties.
  • Replaces the Etowah County cap of 207 working days per fiscal year with a weekly limit, with the actual number of days determined by the board's quorum based on county needs.
  • Allows up to 25 days of special registration sessions (off-site, after-hours, etc.) with established notice requirements for affected precincts and local media.
  • Incorporates Etowah County into the group of counties authorized to meet up to five days per week for official duties.
  • Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Etowah County

Bill Actions

H

Pending third reading on day 17 Favorable from Ways and Means General Fund

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means General Fund

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 236

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 236

February 23, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 24
No 2
Abstained 1
Absent 6

SBIR: Jones motion to Adopt Roll Call 235

February 23, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 31
Absent 2

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature