Alabama constable reform 2026: Mobile County to slash ballot positions
HB499 and HB500 represent a compromise among constables who previously disagreed on the office's future. Only 31 percent of precincts had candidates listed on the 2024 ballot.
2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H
Original Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Opposite Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: House
Category: Mobile County
Pass Likelihood: 66%
Status date: 2026-04-09
Last action: 2026-04-09
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Mobile County; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amended
AI Summary (PhRMA/Group Specific)
This bill mobile county; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amended. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Passed" stage.
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Primary: Napoleon Bracy (D-HD-098)
GOP: 50% · DEM: 50%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-02-24 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Mobile County Legislation
2026-02-24 · House
Pending House Mobile County Legislation
2026-03-19 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-03-31 · House
Third Reading in House of Origin
2026-03-31 · House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1023
2026-03-31 · Senate · major
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Mobile County Legislation
2026-03-31 · Senate
Pending Senate Mobile County Legislation
2026-04-01 · Senate · major
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-04-01 · Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-02 · Senate
Third Reading in Second House
2026-04-02 · Senate
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1064
2026-04-02 · House
Ready to Enroll
2026-04-02 · House · major
Enrolled
2026-04-02 · Senate
Signature Requested
2026-04-02 · House
Delivered to Governor
2026-04-09 · House · major
Enacted
2026-04-09 · House · major
Enacted
| Date | Chamber | Description | Y | N | NV | Abs | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | H | HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | 66 | 0 | 32 | 7 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-01 | S | Third Reading in House of Origin | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-02 | S | SBIR: Passed by Second House | 31 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-02 | S | Third Reading in Second House | 31 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-02 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1064 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ✓ |
| 2026-03-31 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1023 | 66 | 0 | 32 | 7 | ✓ |
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
No amendments filed.
No fiscal notes or analyses recorded.
Hearing
2026-03-18 10:30 · Room 429
House Mobile County Legislation Hearing
Hearing
2026-04-01 09:15 · Room 736
Senate Mobile County Legislation Hearing
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Alabama constable reform 2026: Mobile County to slash ballot positions
HB499 and HB500 represent a compromise among constables who previously disagreed on the office's future. Only 31 percent of precincts had candidates listed on the 2024 ballot.