SB263 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kirk HatcherSenator

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Montgomery County, board of education term of office further provided for, constitutional amendment

Summary

SB263 would amend the Alabama Constitution to set Montgomery County Board of Education members' terms at two years.

What This Bill Does

It would change Section 51-5.00 to require that when terms expire, new board members are elected for two-year terms. The amendment must be approved by voters in a statewide ballot described in the bill. If ratified, future terms for Montgomery County Board of Education members would be two years.

Who It Affects

• Montgomery County Board of Education members, whose term length would change to two years once the amendment takes effect.
• Montgomery County voters, who would vote on whether to ratify the amendment.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 51-5.00 of the Constitution to provide that Montgomery County Board of Education members serve two-year terms.
• Upon ratification, new board members are elected for two-year terms as current terms expire.
• Holds an election under existing Alabama election laws to approve the amendment; the amendment becomes part of the Constitution if a majority of qualified electors vote yes.

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

Subjects

Montgomery County