HB 368 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Randolph County; county commission, terms staggered

HB 368 changes the election cycle for Randolph County Commission members. Starting with the 2028 general election, commissioners from Districts 1, 3, and 5 will serve two-year terms, while other districts will have four-year terms. After 2028, all new commissioners will serve four-year terms at each subsequent election. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Signed Feb 25, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 2 edits · Feb 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill has progressed from its introduction to its final enrolled version, retaining its core purpose of establishing staggered four-year terms for Randolph County Commission members. The primary change is the addition of official certification signatures from the House and Senate, confirming the bill has been passed by both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. No substantive policy, funding, or eligibility changes were made during this transition.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to apply specifically to Randolph County Commission members representing Districts 1, 3, and 5.
TECHNICAL

Added official certification blocks for the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Clerk to confirm legislative passage.

Updated the bill header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and adjusted internal page numbering and metadata identifiers.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 464
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 325
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Bob Fincher
Bob Fincher
RRepublican
AL
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