HB195 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gil Isbell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Etowah Co., boards of registrars, increase maximum number of days board may meet each year, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.
Summary: HB195 would let the Etowah County Board of Registrars meet up to five days a week, instead of being limited to 207 working days per year.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 17-3-8 to set Etowah County’s meeting limit at up to five working days per week. The actual number of meeting days is determined by the board’s quorum to fit county needs, and up to 25 of those days can be used for special registration sessions. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Etowah County Board of Registrars — gains authority to meet up to five working days per week and to set the exact number of days based on county needs.
Etowah County residents — may have more frequent or flexible registration sessions, including possible special registration sessions.

Key Provisions
Etowah County Board of Registrars may meet a maximum of five working days per week, replacing the prior 207 working days per fiscal year cap.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, and the actual number of meeting days is determined by a quorum based on county needs, with up to 25 days allowed for special registration sessions.

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