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  6. SB279 Alabama 2015 Session

SB279 Alabama 2015 Session

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Bill Summary

Sponsors
  • Tom Whatley
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend.
Description

This proposed amendment would require any proposed amendment to the constitution, statewide or affecting only one county or political subdivision, to be submitted to the voters at either a statewide primary or general election

This amendment would also require that referendums that are required by a state or local law or by a local governing body must be submitted at either a statewide primary or general election

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to require any proposed amendment to the constitution affecting the entire state or only one county or political subdivision, any proposed state or local act subject to a referendum, and any referendum called for by a local governing body to be submitted to the voters at either a statewide primary or general election.

Subjects
Constitutional Amendments

Bill Actions

Action DateChamberAction
June 3, 2015SIndefinitely Postponed
April 2, 2015SConstitution, Ethics and Elections first Amendment Offered
April 2, 2015SRead for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
March 18, 2015SRead for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections

Bill Calendar

TypeDateLocationDescription
HearingApril 1, 2015Room 727 at 14:30Senate C&E Hearing

Bill Text

Download SB279 Alabama 2015 Session PDF

Bill Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
2015-05-07
Chamber: Senate
Result: Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
2015-04-28
Chamber: House
Result: Failed

Bill Documents

TypeLink
Bill Text SB279 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced
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