SB425 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 specific to DeKalb County requiring the county commission to call a special election for any vacancy in a county office when 12 months or more remain in the unexpired term.

• The county commission must call the special election within two weeks of a vacancy occurring, with the election held within three months after the vacancy occurs.

• Amendment election shall be held in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 and state election laws.

• Election officials shall assign a ballot number and provide voters with a description of the amendment and the options "Yes ( ) No ( )."

• Bill passed the Senate on February 18, 2010 and the House of Representatives on March 23, 2010.