SB500 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

Notable

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Tallapoosa Co., age for retirement of probate judge extended to 72, const. amend.
Summary: A local constitutional amendment for Tallapoosa County would let someone up to age 72 be elected or appointed as Judge of Probate, instead of the current age limit of 70.
What This Bill Does
If approved, the amendment would allow a person not over 72 at the time of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment to become Tallapoosa County Judge of Probate. It applies only to Tallapoosa County and would be decided by voters in a local election.

Who It Affects
Tallapoosa County voters who will decide whether to raise the age limit for the county's Judge of Probate
People who want to run for or be appointed as Tallapoosa County Judge of Probate and are 72 years old or younger at qualifying or appointment

Key Provisions
Proposes a local amendment to allow a person not over age 72 at the beginning of qualifying for election or at appointment to be elected or appointed as Tallapoosa County Judge of Probate
Applies only to Tallapoosa County; it does not change statewide age rules for other judicial offices
Requires a local election to approve the amendment, with description statements on the ballot
If voters approve, the amendment becomes part of the Alabama Constitution as it applies to Tallapoosa County

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