HB151 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Municipal elections, dates for, revised, ballot printing requirements further provided for, time frames for run-off elections specified, Secs. 11-46-6, 11-46-21, 11-46-22, 11-46-25, 11-46-26, 11-46-55, 17-11-12 am'd.

Summary

HB151 would shift municipal election dates and related ballot rules for certain cities in Alabama, starting in 2025.

What This Bill Does

It changes when mayors must give notice of municipal elections to the second Tuesday in June before the general election. It sets ballot printing deadlines to the fourth Tuesday in June before the election, contingent on the Ethics Commission confirming candidate filings. It reduces the municipal runoff election period from six weeks to four weeks to align with county and state elections. It also updates deadlines for printing and distributing official ballots and election supplies to 28 days before the general municipal election, or 10 days after a runoff, and includes general technical language updates.

Who It Affects

• Voters in affected municipalities, who will vote on new dates and see updated ballot timelines and procedures
• City and town officials (mayors, clerks, election officers, and canvassing boards) responsible for notices, ballot printing, and scheduling runoff elections

Key Provisions

• Regular municipal elections moved to the fourth Tuesday in August, beginning in 2025
• Mayor must publish notice of municipal elections by the second Tuesday in June preceding the election
• Ballot printing deadline moved to the fourth Tuesday in June prior to the election, contingent on Ethics Commission confirmation that candidates filed properly
• Municipal runoff elections shortened from six weeks to four weeks
• Printing and distribution deadline for ballots and election supplies set at 28 days before the general municipal election (or 10 days after a runoff)

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

Subjects

Elections