HB620 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted
Summary: HB620 would redraw Alabama's U.S. congressional districts based on the 2010 census, creating seven districts with specific county and census tract boundaries.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill repeals the previous districting statute and enacts a new map dividing the state into seven congressional districts using 2010 census data. It provides detailed boundary descriptions by counties, tracts, and block groups for each district and requires the official maps to be kept by the Secretary of State, with boundary descriptions from the maps taking precedence over any census descriptions in case of conflict. The act would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or otherwise becoming law.

Who It Affects
Voters in Alabama, whose congressional district membership could change to reflect the new seven-district map.
U.S. House candidates and political campaigns in Alabama, whose campaign strategies, voter base, and chances of election could be affected by the redefined district boundaries.

Key Provisions
Repeals and reenacts Section 17-14-70 to implement a new seven-district map for Alabama's U.S. House seats based on the 2010 census.
Defines District 1 through District 7 with specific counties and census tract/block group configurations for each district.
Stipulates that official maps, held by the Secretary of State, govern boundary descriptions and prevail over census-based descriptions in case of conflict.
Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval (or upon the act becoming law by other means).

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Subjects: Redistricting