SB88 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the Lieutenant Governor's duty to serve as President of the Senate and voting power on tie votes, limiting the office to succeeding to the Governor's position upon removal, death, or resignation.

• Requires Senate members to elect one of their own as President of the Senate to preside over deliberations and exercise all legislative duties, responsibilities, and powers previously held by the Lieutenant Governor.

• Requires the Senate to elect a President Pro Tempore to preside in the absence of the President of the Senate.

• Establishes the Lieutenant Governor's annual salary at 75 percent of the Governor's annual salary.

• Amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the ballot measure in accordance with Alabama constitutional election procedures.