SB293 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonLarry DixonArthur OrrHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Rusty GloverPaul SanfordTrip PittmanBen H. BrooksDel MarshJim Preuitt

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.

Summary

SB293 would limit Alabama legislators to three consecutive full terms in the Legislature, counting combined time across both chambers, with two-year terms counting as a full term, while protecting pre-2010 service from disqualification.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Constitution would cap any individual’s time in the Senate or House at three full consecutive terms. A two-year election to either chamber would count as a full term for the purposes of this limit. Service before November 2010 would not disqualify a person from serving after that date. The limit includes cumulative service in both chambers rather than being limited to one chamber only.

Who It Affects

• Current members of the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives, who would be limited to three consecutive full terms with cross-chamber counting.
• Individuals considering running for the Legislature, who would face the three-term limit and cross-chamber term counting when planning candidacies.
• Alabama voters, who would vote to approve or reject the constitutional amendment.

Key Provisions

• No person shall be elected to the Legislature for more than three full consecutive terms.
• An election to the Senate or House for at least two years shall be counted as a full term in that body.
• Service in the Legislature prior to November 2010 shall not disqualify a person from serving after that date.
• For purposes of counting terms, service in or election to the Legislature includes cumulative service in or election to both the Senate and the House.

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