If the Governor resigns during the session of the Legislature, he must transmit his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor; otherwise, the Governor must transmit his resignation to the Secretary of State, who must notify the Lieutenant Governor. (Code 1852, §164; Code 1867, §204; Code 1876, §217; Code 1886, §312; Code 1896, §3147; Code 1907, §1563; Code 1923, §2707; Code 1940, T. 41, §170.)
Resignation of Governor
Ala. Code § 36-9-11, under Vacation of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
Ala. Code § 36-9-11