SB465 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Courts, Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of Judiciary, term limit provided for, const. amend.

Summary

SB465 would amend Alabama's constitution to set four-year terms for Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of the Judiciary members and limit them to two consecutive terms.

What This Bill Does

It establishes four-year terms for members of both the Judicial Inquiry Commission and the Court of the Judiciary. It also limits any member to no more than two consecutive terms, regardless of who appointed them. The changes apply to both bodies and preserve the existing appointment structure, with transition rules for current members.

Who It Affects

• Judicial Inquiry Commission members (current and future): will have four-year terms and a two-term limit.
• Court of the Judiciary members (current and future): will have four-year terms and a two-term limit.
• Alabama voters: will vote to approve the constitutional amendment in an election.

Key Provisions

• Four-year terms for Judicial Inquiry Commission members.
• No person may serve more than two consecutive terms for members of the Judicial Inquiry Commission and the Court of the Judiciary.

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