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AL SB127

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Alabama legislators to a maximum of three consecutive full terms in the Senate, House of Representatives, or a combination of both chambers.

  • Defines an election to either chamber lasting at least two years as equivalent to one full term for purposes of calculating term limits.

  • Exempts all legislative service prior to November 2010 from counting toward the three-term limit, allowing current legislators to continue serving without penalty.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified voters voting on the measure.

  • Election officials shall place the amendment on ballots with the description: "to provide that no person shall be elected to either body of the Legislature for more than three consecutive terms, or a combined three consecutive terms in both bodies."

Legislative Description

Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections3/1/2011

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