HB220 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Corley EllisRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: To amend Section 17-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-112 of the 2022 Regular Session, relating to meeting days of boards of registrars; to increase the number of working days that the Shelby County Board of Registrars may meet each week.
Summary: HB220 increases the Shelby County Board of Registrars' maximum meeting days from 167 to 220 per fiscal year.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to allow Shelby County's Board of Registrars to meet up to 220 working days per fiscal year. It is part of a broader change that sets different day limits for many counties' boards of registrars and adds some discretionary and special-session provisions, including up to 25 days for special registration sessions with required notice. Pike County may add up to 30 extra days (funded by the county), and Jefferson County is exempt from these changes. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Shelby County Board of Registrars — can meet up to 220 working days per fiscal year (increase from prior limit).
Shelby County residents and voters — may experience more registrar meeting sessions or availability of registrar services due to the higher cap.
County governments (in counties with discretionary or additional days) — may have funding implications for extra meeting days (e.g., Pike County) and must follow notice requirements for special sessions.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-3-8 to set Shelby County's maximum working days for registrar meetings at 220 per fiscal year (up from 167).
Jefferson County is exempt from these provisions and remains governed by local laws.
Allows up to 25 days for special registration sessions, with notice requirements including postings in multiple precincts and weekly newspaper/radio/TV announcements.
Pike County may add up to 30 discretionary session days per fiscal year, paid from the county funds.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it.

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