SB112 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Article V Convention, appointment of delegates by the Legislature, qualifications, recall, oath

Summary

The bill creates Alabama-specific rules for selecting, recalling, and requiring oath from delegates to an Article V Convention, including how they are paid and who qualifies.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it sets who may be a delegate or alternate (Alabama residents who are voters, at least 18, not lobbyists, and not federal officeholders), requires the Legislature to appoint six delegates and six alternates (paired together), and allows recall of any delegate or alternate. It authorizes reimbursement for certain official expenses and requires each delegate/alternate to take an oath filed with the Secretary of State. It also provides for how appointments are made (majority in each house, by joint resolution) and lets the Governor call a special session if the Legislature isn’t in session. The act becomes effective three months after passage.

Who It Affects

• Potential delegates and alternates: Alabama residents who meet the eligibility criteria would be eligible for appointment, paired with alternates, recalled if needed, and reimbursed for approved expenses after taking a required oath.
• State government entities (Legislature and Secretary of State): The Legislature would appoint and recall delegates and alternates by joint resolution, manage the pairing and session timing, and oversee expense reimbursements; the Secretary of State would receive and file the oaths.

Key Provisions

• Eligibility criteria for delegates and alternate delegates: must reside in Alabama, be a registered voter in Alabama, be at least 18 years old, not be registered as a lobbyist, and not hold a federal office.
• Appointment and pairing: six delegates and six alternate delegates are designated to represent Alabama; appointment requires a majority vote in each house; alternates must be paired with a delegate by joint resolution.
• Recall: the Legislature may recall any delegate or alternate and replace them at any time.
• Compensation and expenses: delegates and alternates serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for certain official expenses; funding comes from legislative or joint interim committee funds.
• Oath and filing: each delegate and alternate must take a written oath; the oath is filed with the Secretary of State.
• Effective date and applicability: the act applies whenever an Article V Convention is called and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

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

Subjects

Article V Convention