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AL HB300

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Will Ainsworth

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Alabama legislators to a maximum of two full terms in either the Senate or House of Representatives.

  • Defines an election to either chamber lasting at least two years as equivalent to one full term.

  • Service in the Senate or House of Representatives prior to November 2018 does not count against the two-term limit for legislators continuing after that date.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified voters voting on the measure.

  • Election officials must assign a ballot number and present the amendment to voters with a simple "Yes" or "No" option.

Legislative Description

Legislature, term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to two full terms, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

2/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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