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AL SB558
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
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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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