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AL HB317
Bill
Status
2/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
David Wheeler
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AI Summary
HB317 Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 46 of the Alabama Constitution establishing term limits for state legislators, effective beginning with the 2026 general election.
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Limits each legislator to a maximum of two full terms in the Alabama Senate or House of Representatives, plus up to two additional years of service to fill a vacancy in each respective house.
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Provides that any service in the Senate or House before November 2026 does not count toward the two-term limit, allowing legislators serving before that date to serve two additional full terms after the limit takes effect.
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Amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure and includes specified ballot language for voter consideration.
Legislative Description
Legislature, term limits of two terms plus two years in each house provided, prior service not counted, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/9/2022