SB433 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the age restriction of 70 years for circuit court and district court judges in Alabama.

• Amends Section 6.16 of the Alabama Constitution to exempt circuit and district courts from the mandatory retirement age while maintaining the 70-year age limit for judges in all other courts.

• Allows judges over 70 years old to be appointed as supernumerary judges if they are not eligible to receive state judicial retirement benefits.

• Amendment requires approval 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 "Yes/No" option and a description identifying it as removing the 70-year age restriction for circuit and district court judges.