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AL HB7
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kirk Hatcher
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 17-14-6 of the Alabama Code to modify how judicial vacancies are filled when they occur close to elections.
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Judicial vacancies that occur within 45 days of a primary or general election must be filled by special election rather than gubernatorial appointment.
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Judges appointed to fill other judicial vacancies continue to serve an initial term until the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January following the next general election after completing one year in office.
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After a special election, the judicial office shall be filled for a full six-year term beginning at the end of the appointed term.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Elections, to provide that any vacancy in a judicial seat that occurs within 45 days of a primary or general election be filled by special election, Sec. 17-14-6 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/4/2020