Bill > HB324

This bill modifies Alabama state law regarding the start and duration of terms of office for certain county officials, specifically focusing on sheriffs, county commissioners, and other elected positions. The bill changes the existing law by specifying that a sheriff will hold office for four years, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the first Monday after the second Tuesday of January following their election, and continuing until their successor is elected and qualified. For county commissioners, the bill references Section 11-3-1(d) to determine the start and conclusion of their terms, effectively replacing the previous language about term start dates. The bill removes references to some other county officials like coroners and constables from the original text, and streamlines the language about term lengths and start dates. The legislation is set to become effective on June 1, 2025, and appears to be aimed at providing clearer, more consistent guidelines for the terms of county elected officials, particularly sheriffs.

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