HB239 Summary

• Proposes an amendment to Section 56 of the Alabama Constitution to establish that all communications between a member of the Legislature and any officer or employee of the Legislature are privileged and confidential.

• Maintains existing constitutional protections for legislative speech and debate in either house, which cannot be questioned in any other place.

• Requires a statewide election on the proposed amendment, conducted in accordance with Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.

• Directs election officials to place the amendment on ballots with a specific description of the proposal and Yes/No voting options.