SB19 Alabama 2021 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Andrew JonesSenatorRepublican- 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 DoesIt 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 ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- 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.
- Subjects
- Etowah County
Bill Actions
Pending third reading on day 17 Favorable from Ways and Means General Fund
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means General Fund
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 236
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
Bill Text
Votes
SBIR: Jones motion to Adopt Roll Call 235
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature