HB366 Summary

• Applies only to Class 2 municipalities in Alabama and amends Section 11-44C-22 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding city council vacancies.

• Removes the provision that required special elections to fill council vacancies to be held on the same date as other general, special, or constitutional elections occurring within the 60-120 day window.

• Allows the city council to independently set the date for special elections to fill vacancies, which must be scheduled between 60 and 120 days after the vacancy occurs.

• Maintains existing rules that vacancies occurring less than one year before the next regular election are filled by mayoral appointment with council confirmation, rather than by special election.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.