SB240 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Presidential preference primary election, date changed to first Tuesday in March, beginning 2016, Secs.17-13-3, 17-13-100 am'd.
Summary: SB240 moves Alabama's presidential preference primary to March, starting with the 2016 election, and adjusts related election timing and funding rules.
What This Bill Does
It changes the date of the presidential preference primary from June to March (specifically the second first Tuesday in March) for years when a presidential election is held. If the March presidential primary occurs along with the presidential preference primary, references in laws to June are treated as referring to March. The general primary rules for non-presidential elections remain, including the June timing and runoff procedures, with standard polling places. The state will reimburse counties for the costs of holding the presidential preference primary.

Who It Affects
Voters in Alabama who participate in the presidential preference primary, whose voting date would move to March beginning in 2016.
Counties and local election officials, who administer the presidential primary and are eligible for reimbursement of its costs.

Key Provisions
Amends 17-13-3 to set general primaries on June, but requires the presidential primary to be held on the second first Tuesday in March; runoff timing remains as specified.
Amends 17-13-100(a) to require the presidential preference primary to be held on the second first Tuesday in March beginning in 2016.
Provides that when the March presidential primary occurs in conjunction with the presidential preference primary, references to June refer to March.
States that the State will reimburse counties for all costs of holding the presidential preference primary under existing 17-16-4.
Maintains the delegate selection process, with delegates pledged to candidates placed under their names and elected per party rules.

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