HB458 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ernie YarbroughRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to boards of registrars; to amend Section 17-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-112 of the 2022 Regular Session, to increase the maximum number of working days the Lawrence County Board of Registrars may meet each fiscal year.
Summary: HB458 raises the Lawrence County Board of Registrars' maximum annual meeting days from 140 to 200 days per fiscal year.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 17-3-8 to set county-specific maximums for registrar board meetings; Lawrence County's limit increases to 200 days per fiscal year. This allows more registration-related sessions, with the added days paid by the county rather than the state. It also preserves provisions for up to 25 special registration sessions and requires notice for those sessions. The exact number of days used each year is determined by a quorum of the board based on county needs. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Lawrence County Board of Registrars and its members (may meet up to 200 days per fiscal year).
Lawrence County residents and voters who register or interact with the board (potentially more opportunities for registration sessions).
Lawrence County government / county commission (must fund any additional days).

Key Provisions
Lawrence County's maximum board meeting days increased from 140 to 200 days per fiscal year.
Any additional days created by the act must be paid with county funds, not the state.
Up to 25 days may be used for special registration sessions, with notice requirements before the session.
The exact number of session days is determined by a quorum of the board based on county needs.
The act becomes effective 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: Lawrence County, Board of Registrars, maximum number of days increased.