HB757 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Class 1 municipalities, (Birmingham), mayor, election for two-year term in 2011, mayor and city council, election at same election in 2013 for four-year term

Summary

HB757 changes Birmingham’s mayoral elections so the mayor’s term is two years starting in 2011, and from 2013 onward the mayor and city council are elected together for four-year terms.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies only to Class 1 municipalities like Birmingham. Starting with the 2011 municipal election, the mayor will be elected for a two-year term. Starting with the 2013 municipal election, the mayor and city council will be elected at the same time for four-year terms. The act takes effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Mayor of Birmingham — term lengths change from two-year terms in 2011 to four-year terms with the council starting in 2013, when elected together.
• City council members of Birmingham — will be elected at the same time as the mayor starting in 2013 for four-year terms.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Applies only to Class 1 municipalities (e.g., Birmingham).
• Section 2: Beginning with the 2011 election, the mayor serves a two-year term; beginning with the 2013 election, the mayor and city council are elected at the same time for four-year terms.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and 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