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AL SB15

AL SB15
Legislature, House or Senate, vacancies, after Oct 1 of third year, seat to remain vacant until next term, Sec. 46 repealed and replaced, const. amend.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
03/01/2018
Passed
03/21/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2018

Bill Summary

Legislature, House or Senate, vacancies, after Oct 1 of third year, seat to remain vacant until next term, Sec. 46 repealed and replaced, const. amend.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the state of Alabama's constitution. The key provisions are: 1) Section 46 of the constitution, which deals with legislative vacancies, would be repealed and replaced. 2) If a vacancy occurs in the state legislature (either the House of Representatives or the Senate) on or after October 1 of the third year of a four-year term, the seat will remain vacant until a successor is elected at the next general election, rather than the governor issuing a writ of election to fill the vacancy. 3) This amendment must be approved by a majority of Alabama's qualified voters in order to take effect.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2018-276. (on 03/21/2018)

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