HB16 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Martin
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2016
Title: Gaming, tribal compact for gaming, legislative ratification required, const. amend.
Summary: HB16 would allow Autauga County to elect or appoint a Judge of Probate up to age 74 at qualification or appointment, instead of the current 70-year limit.
What This Bill Does
This bill proposes a local constitutional amendment for Autauga County. If approved, a person not over 74 at the start of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment could serve as Judge of Probate of Autauga County. The change applies only to Autauga County and does not alter age limits for other counties or offices.

Who It Affects
People who want to run for Judge of Probate in Autauga County (they can be up to age 74 at qualification or appointment).
Voters in Autauga County who will vote on this local constitutional amendment.
The office of Judge of Probate in Autauga County (eligibility criteria would be updated to allow ages up to 74).

Key Provisions
Not over the age of 74 at the beginning time of qualifying for election, or at the time of appointment, may be elected or appointed to the office of Judge of Probate of Autauga County.
This applies as a local constitutional amendment specifically for Autauga County; other counties and judicial offices are unaffected.
An election on the proposed amendment would be held under state election laws, with ballot language describing the amendment for Autauga County voters.

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