HB326 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service Commission

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Superintendents of education, county and city, appointment by city and county boards of education, required, const. amend.

Summary

HB326 would require all county and city superintendents of education in Alabama to be appointed by their boards of education, and would repeal laws that conflict with this change.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the amendment would change how superintendents are selected so that all are appointed by local boards, following the state's general laws. The change would take effect when the amendment ratifies, applying to current holders at the end of their term or upon a vacancy. Any conflicting constitutional provisions or laws would be repealed once the amendment is ratified and in force.

Who It Affects

• County and city boards of education, who would be responsible for appointing superintendents under the general state law.
• County and city superintendents of education, whose method of selection would shift from potential election to appointment, with transition occurring at term end or upon vacancy.

Key Provisions

• All county and city superintendents of education must be appointed by their boards of education, pursuant to the general law of the state.
• The change applies after ratification at the end of current terms or upon any vacancy.
• Any constitutional or state laws that conflict with the amendment are repealed upon ratification.
• An election would be held to approve the proposed constitutional amendment, with ballot language outlining the change.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments