Senate Bill 258 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kirk HatcherSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Senate - districts redrawn

Summary

SB258 would redraw Alabama's Senate districts to 35 districts using a specified map and set up how those maps are created, certified, and published for elections.

What This Bill Does

It defines a 35-member Senate and directs the district boundaries to be set by the McClendon Senate Plan 1-2026, with boundary descriptions tied to census data. It requires the Legislature to post the map and any alternative maps on its website. It provides that, upon enactment, the Senate Secretary must transmit the map for certification and that the certified boundary descriptions be posted on the Secretary of State's website, with those certified boundaries taking precedence over census boundaries. The act becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Who It Affects

• Voters—may see changes to which district they belong and who represents them in the Senate under the new map.
• Candidates, lawmakers, and election officials—will use and certify the new districts and publish the maps and boundary descriptions for public viewing.

Key Provisions

• Establishes 35 Senate districts and adopts the McClendon Senate Plan 1-2026 with boundary descriptions tied to census geography.
• Requires posting of the map and boundary descriptions on legislative and state websites, allows alternative maps to be posted, and makes the certified map prevail over census boundaries with immediate effect.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Reapportionment