HB622 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Corey Harbison

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Cullman Co., county superintendent of education, election, shall be elected by qualified voters of the county, const. amend.

Summary

HB622 would amend the Alabama Constitution to make Cullman County’s superintendent of education an elected office, chosen by county voters for a four-year term starting in 2024.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a constitutional amendment to elect the Cullman County Superintendent of Education by qualified voters in the county. If approved, starting with the 2024 cycle the superintendent would serve a four-year term elected by county voters. The Legislature, by local law, may provide additional details about the election process, qualifications, and powers of the county superintendent. An election to consider the amendment would be held during the 2022 General Election.

Who It Affects

• Qualified voters in Cullman County (zoned for the county school system) who will vote for the county superintendent
• The Cullman County Superintendent of Education, who would shift from an appointed or other non-elected role to an elected position with a four-year term
• The Legislature, which would be able to set further rules on election details, qualifications, and powers by local law

Key Provisions

• Beginning with the 2024 cycle, the Cullman County Superintendent of Education shall be elected for a four-year term by the qualified electors of the county zoned for the county school system
• The Legislature, by local law, may provide further for the election, qualifications, and powers of the county superintendent of education
• An election on the proposed amendment shall be held at the General Election in 2022
• Ballot description text and standard procedural language to accompany the proposed constitutional amendment

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Cullman County