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SB422 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Marengo Co., co. commission, terms of office, altered commencing next term of office
Summary

SB422 changes Marengo County commissioners' terms to six years, starting with the next term after it becomes law.

What This Bill Does

applies only to Marengo County. Beginning with the next term, county commissioners will serve six-year terms. It repeals any laws that conflict with this act. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
  • Marengo County county commissioners — will switch to six-year terms starting with the next term
  • Marengo County residents and voters — will experience a change in the term length and election cycle for their county commissioners
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Applies only to Marengo County; beginning with the next term, county commissioners shall serve six-year terms.
  • Section 2: Repeals all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
  • Section 3: Becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor approval, or otherwise when it becomes 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
Marengo County

Bill Actions

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1058

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 16, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 22
Abstained 2
Absent 11

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature