SB326 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dan RobertsSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Will BarfootSam GivhanSteve LivingstonClay ScofieldLarry Stutts

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Elections, requires implementation date of any legislation affecting conduct of general election to be at least six months before general election, const. amend.

Summary

The bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to require that any election-related law passed in a year with a general election take effect at least six months before that election, pending voter approval.

What This Bill Does

If approved, it sets a six-month lead time for implementing any Legislature-approved laws affecting how elections are run in years with a general election. This creates a mandatory waiting period before changes to election conduct can take effect. It would require voters to approve the amendment in a future election, and the rule would apply to applicable bills enacted in that calendar year.

Who It Affects

• State legislators: must ensure any election-related bill enacted in a general-election year takes effect at least six months before the election.
• Election administrators (e.g., Secretary of State and county officials): would implement and enforce the six-month timing for applicable laws if the amendment passes.

Key Provisions

• Proposes a constitutional amendment: any bill enacted by the Legislature in a year with a general election that relates to election conduct must have its implementation date at least six months before the general election.
• The amendment requires voter approval to become part of the Constitution and outlines how the amendment election will be held and described on the ballot.

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments