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AL SB144
Bill
AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to recompile the Alabama Constitution in proper articles, parts, and sections, omitting all sections and words no longer in force.
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Mandates submission of the recompiled constitution to the Legislature during the 2022 Regular Session and at each regular session occurring every 10 years thereafter.
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Requires legislative approval of the draft through joint resolution before enrollment and deposit in the Secretary of State's office.
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Directs that approved copies be printed as part of the Code of Alabama 1975, with the recompiled constitution becoming the supreme law of the state.
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Establishes election procedures for voter approval of the amendment in accordance with constitutional sections 284, 285, and 287.
Legislative Description
Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/28/2017