HB 457 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce the terms of office for circuit court judges and district court judges in the 15th Judicial Circuit (Montgomery County) from six years to four years.

• Amendment takes effect at the completion of each current judge's existing term, with all subsequent terms being four years.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.

• Election officials must assign a ballot number and include a specific description of the amendment on ballots with Yes/No voting options.