SB228 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Henry Co., age for retirement of probate judge extended to 72, const. amend.

Summary

SB228 would amend the Alabama Constitution to let Henry County elect or appoint a Judge of Probate who is up to 72 years old.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the age limit for the Henry County Judge of Probate would increase from 70 to 72. It applies to both election and appointment for that specific county. The change is framed as a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval in a statewide election, and would apply only to Henry County’s probate judge position.

Who It Affects

• Henry County residents and voters, who would have a probate judge possibly up to age 72 and may see a different candidate pool for the office.
• Potential candidates for Henry County Judge of Probate who are 72 or younger at the time of qualifying or appointment, who would become eligible to run for or be appointed to the office.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding the current age limit, a person not over 72 at the beginning of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment may be elected or appointed as Judge of Probate of Henry County.
• The amendment applies only to Henry County and its Judge of Probate; it does not change age limits for probate judges in other counties.
• An election to approve the proposed constitutional amendment will be held, with the ballot describing the amendment's purpose and phrasing for voter decision.

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