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AL HB561

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Arnold Mooney

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 46 of the Alabama Constitution to impose term limits on state legislators, effective November 1, 2022.

  • Limits legislators to a maximum of five full terms of office in either the Alabama Senate or House of Representatives, plus up to two additional years of service filling a vacancy, for a total of 22 years in the Legislature.

  • Service in the Senate before November 2020 does not count against term limits for subsequent Senate service, and service in the House before November 2020 does not count against term limits for subsequent House service.

  • Amendment becomes effective with the general election in November 2022 and requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure.

  • Directs election officials to place the amendment on the ballot with a specified description of the proposed change for voter consideration.

Legislative Description

Legislature, term limits, limit to five full terms plus two years of extra service filling a vacancy in each house provided, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

5/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections5/2/2019

Full Bill Text

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