SB240 Summary

• Amends Sections 17-13-3 and 17-13-100 of the Alabama Code to change the date of Alabama's presidential preference primary from the second Tuesday in March to the first Tuesday in March, effective beginning in the 2016 election.

• In years when a presidential primary is conducted, the primary election shall be held on the first Tuesday in March instead of the second Tuesday.

• Any statutory references to primary elections being held in June shall be construed to refer to the primary election in March when held in conjunction with the presidential preference primary.

• The State of Alabama shall reimburse counties for all costs associated with holding and conducting the presidential preference primary election.

• The act became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.