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HB146 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Marengo Co., constable, office abolished
Summary

HB146 would abolish the office of constable in Marengo County.

What This Bill Does

The bill abolishes the constable office in Marengo County that exists in each election precinct under Chapter 23, Title 36, of the Alabama Code. The abolition would take effect at the end of the current term of office. The act would become law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
  • Incumbent constables in Marengo County would continue to serve through the end of their current term, after which the constable position would be abolished.
  • Marengo County residents in precincts that currently elect a constable would no longer have a constable office in future elections.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Abolishes the office of constable in Marengo County, effective at the end of the current term of office.
  • Section 2: Sets the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).
  • Notes that the affected offices are those provided for in each election precinct under Chapter 23, Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Marengo County

Bill Actions

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 18

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

March 9, 2011 House Passed
Yes 61
Abstained 27
Absent 16

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature