SB294 Alabama 2011 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
William “Bill” M. BeasleySenatorDemocrat- Co-Sponsor
- Tom Whatley
- Session
- Regular Session 2011
- Title
- Lee Co., constable, office abolished
- Summary
Lee County's precinct constable offices will be abolished.
What This Bill DoesThe bill abolishes the office of constable for each election precinct in Lee County, effective at the end of the current term. After abolition, Lee County will no longer have precinct-level constables, changing how local law enforcement is structured there. The act also specifies when it becomes law: the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.
Who It Affects- Lee County constables and their precinct offices (these offices will be eliminated at the end of the current term).
- Residents of Lee County and county government (changes to the local law enforcement setup as a result of abolishing the constable offices).
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Abolishes the office of constable in Lee County at the end of the current term.
- Becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval, or when it becomes law by other means.
- Subjects
- Lee County
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 1:40 on April 21, 2011
Assigned Act No. 2011-204.
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 369
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 Lee County Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 224
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
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature