SB287 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 152 of the Alabama Constitution to change how Supreme Court associate justices and appellate court judges are elected.

• Modifies current law that requires all judges to be elected by voters within their court's territorial jurisdiction, creating an exception for Supreme Court and appellate court judges.

• Beginning with the 2024 General Election, associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the courts of appeals shall be elected by districts as determined by the Legislature.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Alabama Constitution Sections 284 and 285 and state election laws, with approval by majority of qualified electors voting on the measure.