Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 255 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to add Section 284.02, to require local constitutional amendments to be advertised prior to introduction.

Last action — Read First Time in House of Origin

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill requires local constitutional amendments to be advertised online before their introduction.

The bill proposes an amendment to require that any local constitutional amendments be advertised for four consecutive weeks on the local government website before they are introduced. This aims to increase transparency and public awareness of proposed changes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: You will have the opportunity to learn about local constitutional amendments ahead of time, allowing for informed participation.
  • Families: This means your local government will provide advance notice about proposed constitutional changes that may affect your community.
  • Consumers: You can stay informed about changes that might impact your local governance and community rules.

Summary

Local Constitutional Amendments, require advertising four consecutive weeks on local government website

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Referred

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 255 do?
Local Constitutional Amendments, require advertising four consecutive weeks on local government website
Who sponsors HB 255?
HB 255 is sponsored by Steve Clouse (R).
What is the current status of HB 255?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 255?
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