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HB418 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Elwyn Thomas
Elwyn Thomas
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Blount Co., constable, office abolished
Summary

Blount County's constable offices will be abolished, effective at the end of the current term.

What This Bill Does

The bill abolishes the office of constable in Blount County for each election precinct. The abolition takes effect at the end of the current term, so no new constables will take office after that term. The act itself becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or it becomes law, and it applies to Blount County's constable offices described in the Alabama Code.

Who It Affects
  • Residents of Blount County who vote in precincts that previously elected a constable (the constable position will be eliminated after the current term).
  • Current and future candidates or officeholders for the constable position in Blount County (their office will be abolished at the end of the current term).
Key Provisions
  • Abolishes the office of constable in Blount County for each election precinct at the end of the current term.
  • The act becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or the act becoming law.
  • Applies specifically to Blount County and references the existing Alabama Code provisions (Chapter 23, Title 36).
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Blount County

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 1:15 p.m. on April 8, 2010.

Delivered to Governor at 1:15 p.m. on April 8, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-567.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 707

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 209

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 9, 2010 House Passed
Yes 51
Abstained 29
Absent 23

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 6, 2010 Senate Passed
Yes 23
Abstained 2
Absent 10

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature