SB57 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.

Summary

SB57 would add a constitutional limit of three consecutive full terms for Alabama state senators and representatives, count two-year terms as a full term, and grandfather pre-2014 service for continued eligibility if the amendment is approved by voters.

What This Bill Does

Imposes a cap of three consecutive full terms in both the Senate and the House. Treats any election lasting at least two years as a full term for counting toward the limit. Includes a grandfather clause so that service before November 2014 does not disqualify someone from serving after that date. The change would take effect only if a majority of voters approve the amendment in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Current and future members of the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives would be limited to three consecutive full terms, with two-year terms counting as a full term.
• People who had already served in either chamber before November 2014: their pre-2014 service would not disqualify them from serving after that date.
• Voters statewide: will decide whether to adopt the constitutional amendment by voting Yes or No.

Key Provisions

• No person may be elected to the Alabama Senate for more than three full consecutive terms.
• No person may be elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for more than three full consecutive terms.
• An election to either chamber lasting at least two years counts as a full term for purposes of the limit.
• Service in the Senate or House prior to November 2014 shall not disqualify, in whole or in part, a person from service in that chamber after that date.
• The amendment becomes part of the Constitution only if a majority of qualified electors voting thereon approve it in a statewide election.

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