Its constitution established the Office of the Treasurer of State, a position to be elected by the legislature.

Individuals serving as state treasurer were elected annually by the General Assembly from 1819 to 1861.

Arthur Bingham's election in 1868 marked the first time a Republican would hold the office.

The 40th and most recent Alabama state treasurer is Republican John McMillan,[3] who took office on January 14, 2019.

Governor Ivey immediately announced that she would appoint McMillan's predecessor, Young Boozer, to fill the remainder of the term beginning on October 1, 2021.