HB89 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Shelby Co., library districts, board member election by Shelby County Legislative Delegation

Summary

HB89 lets Shelby County library districts elect a five-member library board through the Shelby County Legislative Delegation, with new election rules taking effect June 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a five-member library board elected by district residents, with elections run and certified by the Shelby County Legislative Delegation on the second Tuesday of September in even years. Elections take place, with results certified to the Judge of Probate, and new terms begin October 1, with terms lasting four years (initial terms staggered). Eligibility requires voters residing in the district, candidacy filings by July 15 before the election, and at least one member must own commercial property in the district; vacancies are filled by the remaining board, and the board must keep detailed records and elect annual officers.

Who It Affects

• Qualified voters residing in the Shelby County library district, who will vote for the five-board members and must meet eligibility rules (registered voter in the district; property ownership rule for one seat).
• The Shelby County Legislative Delegation and local officials (Judge of Probate) who will conduct, certify, and oversee the elections, manage vacancies, and oversee board operations and records.

Key Provisions

• Five-member library board elected by qualified electors residing in the district.
• Elections conducted and certified by the Shelby County Legislative Delegation, held on the second Tuesday of September in even years; terms begin October 1 and recur every four years.
• Eligibility includes being a registered voter residing in the district; candidacy filings due by July 15 preceding the election; one seat must be held by a commercial property owner in the district; tie votes resolved by drawing lots; if only one candidate qualifies for a seat, that candidate is certified without an election.
• Initial terms are staggered (Places 1-2 two years; Places 3-5 four years) with the first election after organization; otherwise four-year terms.
• Vacancies are filled by majority vote of the remaining board for the unexpired term; if no candidate is nominated for a seat, vacancy procedures apply.
• The library board must annually elect a president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer from among its members; no compensation, but reimbursement for expenses.
• A three-member quorum is required to transact business; the board may adopt rules, regulations, and by-laws.
• The board and library director must maintain detailed records of meetings and finances.
• Effective date: June 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Shelby County