SB334 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Senate, districts redrawn

Summary

SB334 redraws Alabama Senate districts to 35 districts, per a federal court decision, for the 2018 elections and until the next federal census.

What This Bill Does

It establishes 35 Senate districts, with each member required to live in the district they represent. It repeals the existing redistricting law and creates a new reapportionment framework to be used in the 2018 General Election and until the next federal census. It requires official maps kept by the Secretary of State to define district boundaries, and these maps prevail over census tract or block descriptions if there is a conflict. It becomes effective immediately and remains in place until the Senate is reapportioned under the Alabama Constitution of 1901.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Alabama who will vote for the Senate from 35 newly drawn districts (their communities and districts may change).
• Current and future Alabama State Senators or Senate candidates who must reside in and run from the district they represent.

Key Provisions

• The Alabama Senate shall consist of 35 members, each residing in the district they represent, with districts redrawn to reflect the federal court decision.
• Repeals Section 29-1-2.3 and replaces it with a new reapportionment framework, applying to the 2018 General Election and lasting until reapportionment under the 1901 Alabama Constitution.
• Official district maps, maintained by the Secretary of State, define boundaries; maps prevail over census tract or block descriptions in case of conflict.
• This act is severable and takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, 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

Reapportionment