Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 29-2-50 (2026)

Legislative Findings and Intent.

✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
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The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

(1) There exists a continuing need for comprehensive study, research and planning by the Legislature in the area of reapportionment; and,

(2) It is necessary, therefore, that a permanent legislative committee on reapportionment be created to prepare for and develop a reapportionment plan for the state.

(Acts 1990, No. 90-388, p. 530, §1.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2013–2017 · leading case: Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, 989 F. Supp. 2d 1227 (M.D. Ala. 2013).
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, 989 F. Supp. 2d 1227 (M.D. Ala. 2013). · cites it 4× “See Ala.Code §§ 29-2-50, -51. When the Legislature is not actively involved with the reapportionment process, the Committee comprises six members, three from each house of the Legislature.”
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, 231 F. Supp. 3d 1026 (M.D. Ala. 2017). · cites it 3× “See Ala. Code §§ 29-2-50 , 29-2-51. The Committee is charged with developing new reapportionment plans for the state.”
Dickson v. Rucho, 781 S.E.2d 404 (N.C. 2015). · cites it 2× “” Ala. Code 1975 § 29-2-50 to -51 (2015). Unlike North Carolina, where the General Assembly’s priorities can only be implemented in accordance with the federal and state constitutional requirements as specified by this Court, -26- DICKSON V.”
Ala. Code § 29-2-50(2): 2 cases
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, 989 F. Supp. 2d 1227 (M.D. Ala. 2013). “See Ala.Code §§ 29-2-50, -51. When the Legislature is not actively involved with the reapportionment process, the Committee comprises six members, three from each house of the Legislature.”
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, 231 F. Supp. 3d 1026 (M.D. Ala. 2017). “See Ala. Code §§ 29-2-50 , 29-2-51. The Committee is charged with developing new reapportionment plans for the state.”
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