HB472 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to revise the term of office for circuit and district court judges appointed to fill vacancies in Madison County.

• Changes appointed judges' terms from ending at the next general election held at least six months after vacancy to matching the general constitutional provision: serving until the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January following the first general election held more than one year after taking office.

• Maintains the Madison County Judicial Commission structure with nine members (two state bar members, one circuit court judge, two House-appointed members, two Senate-appointed members, and two jointly-appointed members) that nominates candidates to the Governor.

• Requires the Governor to appoint one of three nominated candidates within 30 days, or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court makes the appointment if the Governor fails to do so.

• Election on the amendment shall be held according to Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.