SB303 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the term of office of the sheriff commences on the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January next following election.
This bill would provide that the term of office of the sheriff would commence on the third Wednesday following election.
This bill would also make technical revisions to provisions relating to the term of county commissioners.
Relating to sheriffs; to amend Section 36-3-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the term of office of certain county elected officers; to further provide for the term of office of the sheriff effective beginning the next term of office; and to make certain technical revisions to the provisions in this section.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| April 20, 2021 | S | Engrossed |
| April 20, 2021 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1026 |
| April 20, 2021 | S | Scofield motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1025 |
| April 20, 2021 | S | Governmental Affairs Amendment Offered |
| April 20, 2021 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| March 18, 2021 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| March 4, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB303 Alabama 2021 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | SB303 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature