HB198 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Hill

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldMike BallRandy WoodMary Sue McClurkin

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Secretary of State, required to post on website proposed statewide constitutional amendments and to provide a discussion platform with the capability to allow readers to offer comments in an interactive format

Summary

The bill would require the Secretary of State to post all proposed statewide constitutional amendments on its website and provide a public interactive discussion forum for comments.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Secretary of State must post the text of every proposed statewide constitutional amendment on the website. It must also provide and maintain a discussion platform that allows readers to leave comments in an interactive format. This creates a public space for feedback on amendments before they are adopted.

Who It Affects

• Secretary of State - must post the amendment texts and maintain the interactive discussion platform.
• General public/readers - can read the proposed amendments and participate by posting comments.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Secretary of State shall post on its website the text of each proposed statewide constitutional amendment.
• Section 1(b): The Secretary of State shall provide and maintain a discussion platform that allows readers to offer comments in an interactive format.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Secretary of State