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AL SR44
Resolution
Status
2/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Taylor
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AI Summary
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Requests written advisory opinions from the Alabama Supreme Court on the constitutional validity of Senate Bills 253, 258, 259, 261, and 276 as proposed constitutional amendments.
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The bills address impeachment of public officials, the Legislative Department, the Executive Department, separation of powers, and homestead exemptions.
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References Section 284 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, which requires three-fifths approval from both the House and Senate for constitutional amendments, followed by voter approval.
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Asks whether the pending bills would constitute constitutionally valid proposed amendments if passed in compliance with Section 284 requirements.
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Directs the Senate Secretary to provide copies of the pending bills and this resolution to the Alabama Supreme Court Clerk for consideration.
Legislative Description
Supreme Court, request for opinion on pending Senate Bill 253, 258, 259, 261, and 276, and Section 289 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
2/11/2014