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AL HB394

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Arnold Mooney

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB394 Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 46 limiting Alabama legislators to a maximum of five full terms of office, effective with the November 2026 general election.

  • Allows legislators to serve up to an additional two years filling a vacancy caused by any reason, for a combined maximum of 22 years of service in the Legislature.

  • Service in the Alabama Senate or House of Representatives before November 2022 does not count toward or disqualify individuals from the term limits for service in the same chamber after that date.

  • Amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022.

  • Election officials shall assign a ballot number and present the amendment to voters with a yes or no option on the election ballot.

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to Section 46 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, commencing on November 1, 2026, to limit a legislator to a maximum of five full terms of office, plus up to two years of service filling a vacancy, for a total of 22 years in the Legislature; and to provide that service in the Senate and service in the House of Representatives before November 2022 would not disqualify, in whole or in part, an individual from service in the respective body following that date.

Legislature, term limits, constitutional amendment

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to House State Government

4/27/2023

Committee Referrals

State Government4/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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