HB 347 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Russell County, office of constable, abolished

HB 347 relates to Russell County and abolishes the office of constable within the county. This change directly affects individuals currently serving as constables in Russell County and eliminates the position for future terms. The abolition of the office will take effect at the end of the term of the constable serving on June 1, 2025.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MODERATE

The bill progressed from its introduced version to its enrolled (final) version, with changes primarily involving formatting, page numbering, and certification signatures. The substantive policy content regarding the abolition of the Russell County constable office remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Bill header changed from 'HB347 INTRODUCED' to 'HB347 ENROLLED', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is ready for the governor's signature.

Page numbering and internal document identifiers were updated to reflect the enrolled version format.

Added certification signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Clerk, confirming the bill was passed by both chambers.

Removed draft formatting elements and placeholder text associated with the bill's introduction stage.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 649

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 461

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors