SB508 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Vivian Davis FiguresGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyBobby D. SingletonPriscilla DunnLinda Coleman-MadisonRoger Bedford, Jr.Quinton RossHank SandersRodger SmithermanWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted

Summary

SB508 redraws Alabama's U.S. House districts into seven districts based on the 2010 census.

What This Bill Does

The bill repeals the old districting statute and creates a new seven-district map, detailing which counties and numerous census blocks and tracts belong to each district. It provides the exact boundary descriptions and requires that the official maps determine district lines in case of any conflict. It becomes effective immediately once the Governor signs it or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Voters across Alabama, who will be represented by different U.S. House districts under the new seven-district map.
• Counties and residents within the specified districts, whose congressional district assignment is defined by the new boundary descriptions.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 repeals Section 17-14-70 and Section 2 adds a new Section 17-14-70 that divides the State into seven congressional districts with specific county and boundary designations (including extensive block and tract listings).
• Section 3 states that the official maps and boundary descriptions generated by the act will prevail over any census-tract or county descriptions in case of conflict, and requires the maps to be retained by the Secretary of State and printed as part of the Acts.
• Section 4 states the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

U. S. Congress