HB244 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Macon Co., county commission, staggered terms
Summary: HB244 would create staggered four-year terms for Macon County's county commissioners by temporarily extending District 2 and District 4 terms to six years.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, District 2 and District 4 commissioners would have six-year terms to start a staggered election cycle, while other members keep four-year terms. After those six-year terms, all commissioners and the at-large chair would serve four-year terms, with elections continuing under existing law. The change becomes law after the Governor signs it or it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
District 2 Macon County Commissioner and District 4 Macon County Commissioner — their current terms are extended by two years to six years to establish staggered terms.
All Macon County commissioners (including the at-large chair) — after the initial six-year period, will have four-year terms going forward.

Key Provisions
Extend District 2 and District 4 county commissioner terms by two years to six years to create a staggered term cycle.
After the extension, all county commissioners and the at-large chair will serve four-year terms.
Elections continue to be conducted as provided by existing law.
The act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Macon County