HB212 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Legislature, elections, vacancy in office of senator or representative, Sec. 17-15-1 am'd.

Summary

HB212 would repeal the requirement for a special election to fill a vacancy in the Alabama Legislature, allowing the Governor to appoint someone to the Senate or House seat.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill removes the rule that a vacancy in the Legislature must be filled by a special election and instead lets the Governor fill such vacancies by appointment. This changes how a vacant Senate or House seat is filled when a member leaves before their term ends, replacing an election with an appointment.

Who It Affects

• State senators and representatives who have a vacancy (they would be replaced by a Governor-appointed successor)
• The Governor (gains the authority to appoint a person to fill a legislative vacancy)
• Voters in the affected district (they would not have a special election to fill the vacancy)

Key Provisions

• Repeals the provision that requires a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of senator or representative in the Legislature
• Authorizes the Governor to fill such a vacancy by appointment

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

Subjects

Legislature