Alabama 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 7 — Elections, to provide that any vacancy in a judicial seat that occurs within 45 days of a primary or general election be filled by special election, Sec. 17-14-6 am'd.

Last action — Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Elections, to provide that any vacancy in a judicial seat that occurs within 45 days of a primary or general election be filled by special election

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Sponsors

  • Hatcher · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Hatcher

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7 do?
Elections, to provide that any vacancy in a judicial seat that occurs within 45 days of a primary or general election be filled by special election
Who sponsors HB 7?
HB 7 is sponsored by Hatcher.
What is the current status of HB 7?
This bill died with 2020 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 7?
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