HB 458 — 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.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-456
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 11, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Lawrence County, Board of Registrars, maximum number of days increased.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
121 added · 104 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill HB 458 change the maximum number of working days for the Lawrence County Board of Registrars from 140 days to a greater unspecified number of days each fiscal year. This adjustment allows the board to meet more frequently, which can help improve voter registration services and overall electoral administration in the county. Increasing meeting days can lead to more efficient operations and better support for the community regarding voter engagement and registration efforts.
HB458 INTRODUCEDENROLLED 7NKSVV-17NKSVV-2 By Representative Yarbrough RFD:
11-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 7NKSVV-1HB458 05/10/2023Enrolled ANSEnrolled, (L)crAn 2023-2039Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to boards of registrars;
Under existing law, the Lawrence County Board of Registrars may meet a maximum of 140 working days each fiscal year.
This bill would increase the maximum number of working days the Lawrence County Board of Registrars may meet each fiscal year.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to boards of registrars;
"§17-3-8 (a) Each member of the board of registrars in the Counties of Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Escambia, Geneva, Page 1 HB458 INTRODUCED Lowndes, Perry, Sumter, and Wilcox may meet a maximum of 120 working days each fiscal year;
each member of the board of registrars in the Counties of Coffee, Talladega, and Tallapoosa may meet a maximum of 220 working days each fiscal year, except that in Talladega County the board of registrars may meet up to an additional 30 session Page 1 HB458 Enrolled days each fiscal year, at the discretion of the chair of the county commission;
(c) Each member of the Board of Registrars of Autauga, Elmore, and Bibb Counties may meet a maximum of 187 working Page 2 HB458 INTRODUCED days each fiscal year.
(d) Each member of the board of registrars in the Counties of Baldwin, Calhoun, Chilton, Etowah, Lee, Madison, Page 2 HB458 Enrolled Mobile, Montgomery, St.
Notice of any special session Page 3 HB458 INTRODUCED scheduled by the board shall be given at least 10 days prior to the special session by:
This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by Page 3 HB458 Enrolled the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Page 4 HB458 Enrolled 87 89 91 ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives 95 97 ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 25-May-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 06-Jun-23 Passed Page 5
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Ernie Yarbrough · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 139 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Not Voting |
| William M. Beasley | D | Not Voting |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Not Voting |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Not Voting |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Not Voting |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 66 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 93 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 458 do?
- Lawrence County, Board of Registrars, maximum number of days increased.
- Who sponsors HB 458?
- HB 458 is sponsored by Ernie Yarbrough (R).
- What is the current status of HB 458?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 11, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 458?
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