SB555 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

County commissions, members of county commissions to serve six year terms, Sec. 11-3-1 am'd

Summary

SB555 would require all Alabama county commissioners to serve six-year terms starting with the 2014 general election.

What This Bill Does

It changes the term length for county commissioners from four years to six years beginning with the 2014 general election. It preserves the basic county commission structure (judge of probate as chairman and four commissioners) and sets specific start and end dates for each term. It also states that current county commissioners who are already on a six-year term are not affected by this change, and it lays out the act's effective date and how vacancies are handled under existing rules.

Who It Affects

• County commissioners in Alabama (their term length increases from four to six years, effective with the 2014 election).
• Voters and residents of Alabama counties (they will vote for county commissioners who will serve six-year terms starting in 2014).

Key Provisions

• Commencing with the 2014 general election, all county commissioners shall be elected to six-year terms.
• Term of office starts at 12:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday after the general election and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the first Tuesday after the day of the general election when the successor is elected.
• Section 2 clarifies that the act does not affect any county member already serving a six-year term.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval.

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

Subjects

County Commissions