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AL SB246

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

SB246 Summary

  • Board of registrars members must be qualified electors, county residents with high school diploma or equivalent, and possess minimum computer and map reading skills as detailed in job descriptions prescribed by the Secretary of State with unanimous consent of the state board of appointment.

  • Registrars removed for cause by the Secretary of State become ineligible for reappointment for the duration of the term in which removal occurred; if not removed, registrars may serve four-year terms.

  • If a vacancy on a board of registrars remains unfilled for more than 30 days, the Secretary of State may make a temporary appointment until a permanent appointment is made by the appointing authority.

  • On working days, boards of registrars must either be open during courthouse hours or establish and maintain regular hours with at least one registrar present during those hours.

  • The Secretary of State shall establish rules for registrars to track and report hours worked; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Relating to boards of registrars; to amend Sections 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, Code of Alabama 1975, and 17-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-112 of the 2022 Regular Session, to further provide for the qualifications and membership of the board of registrars and establish hours of operation; and to provide for eligibility for reappointment to the board after removal and for temporary appointments to the board under certain circumstances.

Board of Registrars, to further provide for the hours of operation and membership of boards of registrars.

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development4/25/2023

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