HB370 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Judge of Probate of Walker County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court in cases originally filed in the Probate Court of Walker County, if the judge is a member of the Alabama State Bar.

• Grants the probate judge full power and authority of a circuit court judge in qualifying cases, with cases treated the same as those filed in circuit court.

• Establishes that the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure apply to these cases except where otherwise specifically provided by law.

• Designates the amendment as self-executing but allows the Legislature to enact additional implementing laws if needed.

• Directs the election official to place the amendment on the ballot with specified ballot language describing the proposal and requesting a yes or no vote.