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AL SB127
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hightower
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Alabama state senators to a maximum of three full consecutive terms and state representatives to a maximum of three full consecutive terms.
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Defines an election to either chamber for at least two years as equivalent to a full term for purposes of calculating term limits.
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Exempts all service in the Senate and House of Representatives prior to November 2018 from counting toward the three-term limit, allowing incumbents to continue serving after that date.
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Requires the amendment to be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election conducted under constitutional procedures.
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Specifies the ballot description and "Yes/No" voting format for the proposed amendment.
Legislative Description
Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Constitution, Ethics and Elections
1/25/2018