The bill amends Section 36-3-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to the terms of office for sheriffs, coroners, county treasurers, and county commissioners. Key changes include the deletion of specific language regarding the start and end of terms for county commissioners, replacing it with a new provision that clarifies the term of office for county commissioners will begin and conclude as outlined in Section 11-3-1(d). Additionally, the bill specifies that a sheriff will hold office for a term of four years starting at 12:00 p.m. on the first Monday after the second Tuesday of January following their election, until their successor is elected and qualified.

The bill also makes conforming changes to ensure consistency in the language used for the terms of office across different positions. The effective date for this act is set for June 1, 2025. Overall, the amendments aim to clarify the terms of office for these elected officials and streamline the language in the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-3-4
Engrossed: 36-3-4