HB17 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joseph C. Mitchell

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Legislature, persons in occupations or vocations involving serving as an officer of the court may not serve in Legislature, Section 47 (Section 47, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Summary

HB17 would add a constitutional rule that people who work as officers of the court, including lawyers, cannot serve in the Alabama Legislature.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, this amendment would change the Constitution to disqualify anyone engaged in a court-related occupation from being a senator or representative. It is intended to reduce potential undue influence, conflicts of interest, or multiple payments by the state to such individuals. The change would apply to current legislators and future candidates who hold or pursue court-officer roles.

Who It Affects

• Lawyers and other professionals who serve as officers of the court would be ineligible to serve in the Alabama Legislature.
• Individuals considering running for the Alabama Legislature who are in such occupations would be barred from serving if the amendment passes.

Key Provisions

• A person engaged in any occupation or vocation that involves serving as an officer of the court may not serve in the Legislature (including attorneys).
• The purpose of this restriction is to prevent potential undue influence, conflict of interest, or multiple payments by the state to the person.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments