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AL SB266
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
J.T. Waggoner
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office in Alabama from 70 years to 75 years by amending Section 6.16 of the Alabama Constitution.
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Allows judges over age 75 to be appointed as supernumerary judges if they are not eligible to receive state judicial retirement benefits.
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Requires the amendment to be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in an election held according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution.
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Directs election officials to place the amendment on the ballot with a specific description stating the change increases the maximum judicial age limit from 70 to 75 years.
Legislative Description
Judicial offices, maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office increased to 75 years, Section 6.16 (Section 155, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
6/1/2011