AL SB256

Amends Section 6.16 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 to increase the maximum age for election or appointment to a judicial office from 70 years to 75 years.

Allows judges over age 75 to be appointed to the office of supernumerary judge if they are not eligible to receive state judicial retirement benefits.

Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Alabama Constitution.

Election officials shall place the amendment on the ballot with a description stating the proposal increases the maximum judicial office age from 70 to 75 years, followed by "Yes ( ) No ( )" voting options.