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AL SB101

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Whatley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Requires any proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution affecting the entire state or only one county or political subdivision to be submitted to voters at either a statewide primary or general election.

  • Requires all referendums proposed by state or local law, and any referendum called by the state, county, municipality, or other local governing body to be submitted at either a statewide primary or general election.

  • Overrides Sections 284 and 285, and Amendments 425 and 555 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, and any other conflicting law.

  • Election procedures shall follow Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901 and state election laws.

  • Ballot shall include a numbered proposition with description of the amendment and Yes/No voting options.

Legislative Description

Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Ethics and Elections2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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