HB391 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Cullman Co., advisory referendum re election or appointment of co. superintendent of education to be held at 2016 General Election
Summary: HB391 would put an advisory referendum on the November 2016 ballot in Cullman County to ask whether the County Superintendent of Education should be elected rather than appointed, for residents outside cities with separate school systems.
What This Bill Does
It requires the appropriate election official to place an advisory question on the November 2016 ballot. The question asks whether non-city residents in Cullman County want the County Superintendent of Education to be elected. The result is advisory and not a binding change in law. The act becomes effective after the governor signs it or it becomes law.

Who It Affects
County residents who live outside cities in Cullman County that have a separate city school system, who would vote Yes or No on electing the Superintendent.
Cullman County election officials and election administration, who would implement the advisory referendum on the ballot and present the question.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): An advisory referendum shall be included on the November 2016 General Election ballot in Cullman County on whether the office should be changed from appointed to elected for non-city residents.
Section 1(b): The official must present the question in the exact form: 'Do you favor the election of the Cullman County Superintendent of Education by the qualified electors of the county who are not electors of a city in the county which has a separate city school system? Yes ( ) No ( ).'
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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