SB117 Summary

• Amends Section 17-3-50 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow voter registration on any day a board of registrars maintains office hours, including election day.

• Removes the existing 14-day registration blackout period prior to elections.

• Requires boards of registrars to maintain open offices during business days in the 14-day period before elections and on election day during voting hours.

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules implementing this registration change.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.