SB438 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 relating to Perry County for filling vacancies in the offices of judge of probate, revenue commissioner, or sheriff.

• Requires a special election to fill any vacancy in these three offices when 12 or more months remain on the term of the vacant seat.

• Special election must be held no sooner than 60 days and no later than 90 days after the vacancy occurs.

• The Governor calls the election for judge of probate vacancies, while the judge of probate calls the election for revenue commissioner or sheriff vacancies.

• Person elected to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired term, with elections held according to state law and any necessary primary elections.