HB158 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Judge of Probate of Houston County to be licensed as an attorney in Alabama.

• The attorney requirement applies effective upon the election or appointment of any judge of probate after ratification of the amendment.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held according to Section 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901 and state election laws.

• Election officials shall assign a ballot number and display the amendment on the ballot with "Yes ( ) No ( )" voting options.

• Passed by the House on April 2, 2019 and by the Senate on May 15, 2019.