AL HJR54

Schedule special statewide election in November 2010 to determine whether Alabama voters favor holding a constitutional convention to revise the 1901 Constitution.

If majority approves convention, elect 210 delegates (2 per House district) in June 2012 without political affiliation; convention convenes October 1, 2012 in Montgomery.

Delegate candidates must file declaration with $50 fee, be at least 18 years old, Alabama resident for 3 years, and district resident for 1 year; campaign contributions limited to $100 per source from Alabama citizens only.

Convention delegates receive same compensation, per diem, and mileage as state legislators, capped at 60 meeting days through September 30, 2013; lobbyists must register and file monthly expenditure reports.

If convention adopts revised constitution, hold ratification election in 2014; if majority approves, new constitution becomes effective January 1 following year and replaces 1901 Constitution.