SB290 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 requiring legislative approval for contracts exceeding two years or $5,000,000 in value.

• Prohibits the Governor and executive agencies from entering into binding agreements that impose state obligations beyond specified thresholds without Legislature approval.

• Allows exceptions as provided by general law.

• Amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election conducted under existing constitutional and election law procedures.

• Election officials must assign a ballot number and present the amendment with yes/no voting options on the election ballot.