HB537 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Judicial offices, maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office increased to 72 years, Section 6.16 (Section 155, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Summary

This constitutional amendment would raise the maximum age for being elected or appointed to a Alabama judicial office from 70 to 72, and allow a judge older than 72 who is not eligible for retirement benefits to be appointed as a supernumerary judge.

What This Bill Does

It changes the age limit to 72 for judicial elections and appointments. It creates an exception that allows a judge older than 72 to become a supernumerary judge if they are not eligible for state judicial retirement benefits. It requires the Legislature to set retirement rules and benefits for judges and their dependents.

Who It Affects

• Judges and judicial candidates in Alabama: they must not be elected or appointed after reaching age 72; an exception allows a judge older than 72 to be appointed as a supernumerary judge if not retirement-eligible.
• State retirement system and taxpayers: retirement benefits and pensions for judges and their dependents would be established or prescribed by the Legislature.

Key Provisions

• Raises the maximum age for election or appointment to a judicial office from 70 to 72 years.
• Adds an exception allowing a judge older than 72 who is not eligible for state judicial retirement benefits to be appointed as a supernumerary judge.
• Requires the Legislature to provide by law for retirement benefits and pensions for judges and their dependents.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments