HB535 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 203 of Article IX of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, which provided for initial county-based apportionment of senatorial districts.

• Eliminates an obsolete constitutional provision that required senatorial districts to remain apportioned by county until the Legislature established otherwise.

• Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election conducted under constitutional procedures.

• Election officials must assign a ballot number and display the amendment description as "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to repeal Section 203 of Article IX of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, which provides for the initial apportionment of the senatorial districts" with Yes/No voting options.