HB668 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Constables, elected and serving election precinct, county commission district, or House of Representative district depending on population of county, Secs. 17-14-4, 36-23-1 am'd.

Summary

HB668 would change how Alabama constables are elected by using population-based geographic areas: precincts in small counties, county commission districts in mid-sized counties, or state House districts in large counties, starting with the 2016 elections.

What This Bill Does

It amends two sections to redefine the geographic areas from which constables are elected. It creates three population-based rules: in counties with fewer than 30,000 people, constables are elected from election precincts; in counties with 30,000 to 199,999 people, constables are elected from county commission districts; in counties with 200,000 or more people, constables are elected from state House of Representatives districts. The act applies to elections held in 2016 and beyond. Counties may abolish the office of constable by local legislation.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Alabama counties, who will vote for constables using new geographic areas based on their county's population.
• Constable candidates and local election officials in those counties, who will organize elections and campaigns according to the new district rules.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 17-14-4 and 36-23-1 to change the basis for electing constables.
• Establishes three population-based geographic options for constable elections: fewer than 30,000 people from election precincts; 30,000–199,999 from county commission districts; 200,000 or more from state House districts.
• Applies to elections beginning in 2016.
• Allows counties, by local legislation, to abolish the office of constable.

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

Subjects

Constables