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AL HB766
Bill
Status
4/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment for the City of Birmingham in Jefferson County to synchronize the mayor's term with the city council's term.
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Effective for the next mayoral election after the amendment takes effect, the mayor shall serve a two-year term expiring at the same time as city council members.
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After the initial two-year term, the mayor shall be elected for four-year terms concurrent with city council members, with both elected at the same time.
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Election on the proposed amendment was scheduled for the General Election 2010 in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901.
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The House of Representatives passed the bill on April 6, 2010, with a vote of 63 yeas, 0 nays, and 8 abstentions.
Legislative Description
Birmingham, mayor, election, term to be concurrent with the term of the city council, const. amend.
Jefferson County
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 2
4/13/2010