HB171 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rodney Sullivan
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Pickens Co., county superintendent of education, shall continue to be elected, const. amend.
Summary: This constitutional amendment would keep the Pickens County superintendent of education elected by the county's voters.
What This Bill Does
It would add a rule to the Alabama Constitution stating that the Pickens County Superintendent of Education must be elected by the qualified electors of Pickens County. The Legislature could establish additional election details through local law. An election to approve the amendment would be held under existing state election laws, with ballot language and Yes/No options.

Who It Affects
Voters in Pickens County: would elect the county superintendent of education.
The Pickens County Superintendent of Education and county election officials: would operate under an elected, voter-based selection method, with potential additional rules set by local law.

Key Provisions
The amendment would amend the Alabama Constitution (1901) to require the Pickens County Superintendent of Education to be elected by qualified electors of the county.
The Legislature, by local law, may provide further for the election of the county superintendent of education.
An election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Sections 284 and 284.01 of the Constitution and the state election laws.
Ballot requirements include a description of the amendment and the Yes/No options on the ballot.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Pickens County