House Bill 368 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bob FincherRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Randolph County; county commission, terms staggered

Summary

HB368 changes Randolph County Commission terms to staggered terms starting in 2028, with Districts 1, 3, and 5 on two-year terms and the other districts on four-year terms, and sets all future terms at four years.

What This Bill Does

It establishes staggered election terms for Randolph County Commissioners: in the 2028 general election, Districts 1, 3, and 5 will elect representatives to two-year terms, while the other districts will elect representatives to four-year terms. After 2028, any successor will be elected to a four-year term at the general election preceding the expiration of the current term. The act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Randolph County voters in Districts 1, 3, and 5 will vote for two-year terms starting in 2028.
• Randolph County voters in Districts 2 and 4 will vote for four-year terms starting in 2028.
• Randolph County Commission members will have their term lengths changed to the new staggered structure.

Key Provisions

• Initial staggered terms beginning with the 2028 general election: Districts 1, 3, and 5 two-year terms; the remaining districts four-year terms.
• From then on, successors to any term are elected to four-year terms.
• Effective date of October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Randolph County