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AL SB166

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Whatley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to require all proposed statewide or local constitutional amendments to be submitted to voters at either a statewide primary or general election.

  • Requires all referendums proposed by state or local law to be submitted at either a statewide primary or general election rather than at special elections.

  • Requires all referendums called by the state or by any county, municipality, or other local governing body to be submitted at statewide primary or general elections.

  • Overrides existing Sections 284 and 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution and any other conflicting law.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting thereon in accordance with existing constitutional procedures.

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

5/17/2017

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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