Bill > HB471

This bill proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution to address vacancies in the office of Lieutenant Governor. Currently, if both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor positions become vacant more than 60 days before a general election, a new Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected for the remainder of the term. This bill adds a provision that if only the Lieutenant Governor position becomes vacant more than 60 days before the next general election, a new Lieutenant Governor will be elected at that election for the unexpired term. The bill also clarifies existing language regarding the succession of the governorship in cases of the Governor's absence, incapacity, or failure to qualify, and updates gender-neutral language. The proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people and, if approved, will become part of the state constitution.

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