HB320 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Scottsboro, mayor and city council, and city board of education, terms extended, election date revised

Summary

HB320 would extend the terms of Scottsboro’s mayor, city council, and school board and revise when their elections are held.

What This Bill Does

The bill lengthens some terms by one year and shifts election dates to August on a four-year cycle for the mayor and city council and a six-year cycle for the school board. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election would be held on the fourth Tuesday after the regular election. The changes apply only to Scottsboro and take effect immediately after the governor approves the bill.

Who It Affects

• Elected officials in Scottsboro (mayor, city council members, and school board members) will have longer terms and see new election dates.
• Registered voters in Scottsboro who participate in general municipal elections will vote on the revised election dates and, if needed, runoff elections.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 limits the act to the City of Scottsboro in Jackson County.
• Section 2 extends the mayoral term ending in 2024 to 2025 and extends council terms ending in 2024 to 2025; successors to the mayor and council will be elected August 2025 and every four years thereafter.
• Section 3 extends the 2022 city council election terms to expire in 2027; successors elected August 2027 and every four years thereafter.
• Section 4 extends the 2022 board of education election terms to expire in 2029; successors elected August 2029 and every six years thereafter.
• Section 5 adjusts the terms expiring in 2024 or 2026 so successors are elected in August 2025 or 2027 and serve six-year terms thereafter.
• Section 6 requires a runoff on the fourth Tuesday after a regular election if no candidate wins a majority.
• Section 7 repeals laws that conflict with this act.
• Section 8 makes the act effective immediately after governor approval.

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

Subjects

Jackson County