HB484 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

National Guard of Alabama, appointed general officer, required to be registered voter in this state, Section 276 (Section 276, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Summary

The bill would require that any person appointed as a general officer of the Alabama National Guard be a registered voter in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It would amend Section 276 of the Alabama Constitution to add a requirement that a general officer cannot be appointed unless they are a registered voter in Alabama. This applies to the adjutant general and all general officers, with the governor appointing them with Senate advice and consent. The change would take effect only if voters approve the constitutional amendment in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Prospective and current general officers in the National Guard of Alabama would have to be registered Alabama voters to be eligible for appointments.
• The Governor and the Senate, who appoint and confirm general officers, would need to verify voter registration status as part of the qualification process.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 276 of the Constitution to require that a person appointed as a general officer be a registered voter in Alabama.
• The governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, continues to appoint the adjutant general and all general officers; eligibility is tightened to include registered voter status.
• The amendment must be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure in a statewide election, following the usual constitutional amendment process.

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