Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 271: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy in office, require the office be filled by election in certain circumstances, constitutional amendment
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 271 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy in office, require the office be filled by election in certain circumstances, constitutional amendment. Primary sponsor: Sam Givhan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional Amendments Statewide
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Givhan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Givhan Motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment to SB271
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Sent to Secretary of State
- Signature Requested
- Third Reading in Second House
- Lovvorn 1st Amendment Offered
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1090
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1091
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (State Government)
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