HB326 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Marengo County; to abolish the office of constable.

Summary

HB326 abolishes the office of constable in Marengo County, with the abolition taking effect at the end of the current term.

What This Bill Does

HB326 eliminates the constable offices in Marengo County. The abolition takes effect at the end of the current term of office. The act itself becomes effective immediately after it is passed and the governor signs it (or it otherwise becomes law). The bill does not specify any replacement or transfer of duties for law enforcement after abolition.

Who It Affects

• Constables elected to serve in Marengo County will lose their positions at the end of their current term.
• Residents of Marengo County will no longer have a constable office as part of county government once the current term ends.

Key Provisions

• Abolishes the office of constable in Marengo County for each election precinct pursuant to Chapter 23 of Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975.
• Effective timing: abolition occurs at the end of the current term; the act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, 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

Marengo County, eliminated the office of constable