SB25 Summary

• Repeals existing Article III and Amendment 582 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901 and replaces them with a modernized Article III addressing separation of powers.

• Establishes that Alabama's government consists of three distinct branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—each prohibited from exercising the powers of the other branches except as expressly directed or permitted in the constitution.

• Requires that state court orders requiring disbursement of state funds obtain approval by simple majority of both houses of the Legislature before becoming binding, with exceptions for eminent domain compensation, taxation challenges, and other statutorily required or common law settled orders.

• Allows courts to make findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders regarding compliance with U.S. Constitution, Alabama Constitution, state and federal laws, and applicable regulations.

• Amendment becomes operative January 1, 2017, upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election.