SR128 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Determination of local application of SB62, SB409, HB320, HB435, HB500, and HB592

Summary

This Senate resolution determines that six 2017 acts apply only in specific Alabama counties and may be adopted only if a majority of the county's qualified electors vote in favor.

What This Bill Does

It designates SB62 to Shelby County, SB409 to Geneva County, HB320 to Calhoun County, HB435 to Clay County, and HB500 and HB592 to Lamar County as locally applicable. For each county, adoption of the respective act requires a favorable vote by a majority of the qualified electors in that county. The resolution is enacted under the Alabama Constitution’s local-application provisions, with approval by three-fifths of the Senate.

Who It Affects

• Shelby County residents and other qualified electors: SB62 would apply only in Shelby County and require a majority vote for adoption.
• Geneva County residents and other qualified electors: SB409 would apply only in Geneva County and require a majority vote for adoption.
• Calhoun County residents and other qualified electors: HB320 would apply only in Calhoun County and require a majority vote for adoption.
• Clay County residents and other qualified electors: HB435 would apply only in Clay County and require a majority vote for adoption.
• Lamar County residents and other qualified electors: HB500 and HB592 would apply only in Lamar County and require a majority vote for adoption.

Key Provisions

• SB62 (Act 2017-151) applies only to Shelby County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Shelby County electors.
• SB409 applies only to Geneva County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Geneva County electors.
• HB320 applies only to Calhoun County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Calhoun County electors.
• HB435 applies only to Clay County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Clay County electors.
• HB500 applies only to Lamar County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Lamar County electors.
• HB592 applies only to Lamar County and may be adopted only by a majority of qualified Lamar County electors, approved under the Alabama Constitution (Section 284.01) with three-fifths Senate support.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative