SB24 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 125 of the Alabama Constitution to increase the vote requirement for the Legislature to override a gubernatorial veto from a simple majority to two-thirds of the whole number elected to each house.

• The amendment applies to both houses of the Legislature when reconsidering a bill vetoed by the Governor.

• An election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws, requiring approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure.

• Election officials shall assign a ballot number and display a description of the amendment on the ballot, allowing voters to choose "Yes" or "No" on the proposal.

• The amendment becomes valid upon approval by voters and shall apply to all future gubernatorial veto override attempts.