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AL HB778
Bill
Status
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Earl Hilliard
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 5 of Act 2001-224 (Lewis Spratt Act) relating to the Birmingham City Board of Education.
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Requires the Birmingham City Council to ensure compliance with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Election for board members shall be called to coincide with the next mayoral election after final approval by the United States Department of Justice.
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Changes the timing for board members to assume office from "at the same time" to specifically "on the fourth Tuesday in October," aligned with Birmingham City Council member terms.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Birmingham, board of education, members, when assume office, Lewis Spratt Act amended, Act 2001-224, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Jefferson County
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Jefferson County Legislation
3/25/2010