SB136 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew JonesSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Etowah Co., constable, office abolished

Summary

SB136 abolishes the office of constable in Etowah County, with abolition taking effect at the end of the current term or upon vacancy and the law becoming effective after passage and governor approval.

What This Bill Does

The bill eliminates the office of constable in Etowah County. The abolition happens when the current term ends or if there is a vacancy in the constable’s office in any election precinct. The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Current constables in Etowah County: their office will be abolished once the term ends or a vacancy occurs.
• Residents and voters in Etowah County: the removal of the constable office changes who enforces constable duties in precincts.

Key Provisions

• Abolition of the office of constable in Etowah County (as provided for in Chapter 23 of Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975).
• Abolition takes effect at the end of the current term or upon a vacancy in the constable’s office in any election precinct.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor’s approval, or otherwise becomes law.

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

Subjects

Etowah County