The bill amends Section 17-13-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to change the date of primary elections held in off-presidential years. Specifically, it establishes that these elections will now take place on the Tuesday in May preceding Memorial Day, as indicated by the insertion of the phrase "preceding Memorial Day." Additionally, the bill modifies the timing of primary elections by changing the reference from the "fourth Tuesday in May" to the "fourth second Tuesday in May," correcting a typographical error. The bill also clarifies that in years when a presidential primary is conducted, the primary election will occur on the first Tuesday in March, and any references in existing statutes to primary elections being held in June or May will be interpreted to refer to the March primary. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, as stated in Section 2. The bill was passed by the House on March 20, 2025, and subsequently amended and concurred by the Senate on April 24, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-13-3, 17-13-3
Enrolled: 17-13-3, 17-13-3