HB602 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mary MooreMerika ColemanPatricia ToddRod Scott

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Class 1 municipalities, (Birmingham), mayor and city council members election at same election

Summary

HB602 aligns Birmingham-style municipalities to elect the mayor and city council together, moving from a two-year mayor term to a four-year cycle with synchronized elections starting in 2013.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies only to Class 1 municipalities. Beginning with the October 2011 election, the mayor will be elected to a two-year term. The current mayor serving when the act takes effect will remain in office until the 2013 mayoral election. Starting with the October 2013 election, the mayor and the city council will be elected at the same time and will serve four-year terms. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Mayor of a Class 1 municipality (e.g., Birmingham) – experiences a two-year term initially, then four-year terms with synchronized elections beginning in 2013.
• City council members of a Class 1 municipality – to be elected at the same time as the mayor starting with the 2013 election and to serve four-year terms.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Applies only to Class 1 municipalities.
• Section 2: Sets transitional schedule: mayor elected for a two-year term starting Oct 2011; current mayor stays until 2013; from Oct 2013 onward, mayor and council elected together for four-year terms.
• Section 3: Effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Municipalities