SB483 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Jimmy Holley Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenacted
Summary: The bill redefines Alabama's State Board of Education districts into eight districts based on the 2010 census.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it repeals and reenacts the section that divides the State Board of Education into eight new districts according to the 2010 census data. It specifies the eight districts and the counties involved, including detailed boundary information. It also establishes that official boundary maps, kept by the Secretary of State, govern the districts and take precedence over census tract or block descriptions in case of any conflict, with the act becoming effective immediately upon passage.

Who It Affects
Voters across Alabama who would be represented on the State Board of Education according to the new eight-district map.
Local school districts and county governments that operate within the eight new district boundaries and may adjust to the new governance and election planning.

Key Provisions
Redraw the State Board of Education into eight districts (Districts 1-8) based on the 2010 federal census, repealing and reenacting Section 16-3-1.1 with the new district boundaries.
Adopt official boundary maps maintained by the Secretary of State, with these maps prevailing over the census tract/block descriptions in any conflict; the act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Subjects: Board of Education, State