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AL SB558

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • Proposes a local constitutional amendment to Alabama's Constitution of 1901 applicable to Lowndes County
  • Requires special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of judge of probate, tax assessor, tax collector, or sheriff when 12 or more months remain on the vacant term
  • Mandates special elections be held between 60 and 90 days after a seat becomes vacant, with the Governor calling elections for probate judge vacancies and the judge of probate calling elections for other three offices
  • Elected candidates serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and elections follow procedures prescribed by law
  • Amendment requires voter approval through a referendum ballot with Yes/No voting options

Legislative Description

Lowndes Co., judge of probate, tax assessor, tax collector, or sheriff, special election for filling vacancies, const. amend.

Lowndes County

Last Action

Motion to again Read a Third Time and Pass lost Roll Call 1135

4/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation4/13/2010
Local Legislation No. 13/23/2010

Full Bill Text

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