SB300 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Tuscaloosa , mun. elections for mayor, city council, and city board of education, reset, Sec. 11-44B-4.1 am'd.

Summary

SB300 moves the election date for Tuscaloosa and similar Class 4 cities from March to the third Tuesday in May, with terms starting after the election.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 11-44B-4.1 to require mayor, city council, and city board of education elections in Class 4 municipalities to be held on the third Tuesday in May every four years. If a runoff is needed, it would be on the fourth Tuesday following the regular election. Officials would take office on the first Monday in August after the election and serve until their successors are elected and qualified; the changes apply to municipalities organized under Chapter 44B.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Class 4 municipalities (such as Tuscaloosa) who vote in mayor, council, and board of education elections, as the election date would change.
• Current and prospective elected officials for mayor, city council, and city board of education, since the timing of elections and when they take office would be different.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-44B-4.1 to set elections for mayor, council, and board of education in Class 4 municipalities on the third Tuesday in May, every four years.
• If needed, a runoff election would be held on the fourth Tuesday following the regular election.
• Officers take office on the first Monday in August following the election, serving until successors are elected and qualified.
• Applies only to Class 4 municipalities organized under Chapter 44B of the Code.
• Effective immediately after the Governor signs the act (or it 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

Tuscaloosa