SB15 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Elected or appointed officials, except for judges, maximum age limitation repealed, general law providing an age restriction prohibited, const. amend.

Summary

SB15 would remove all maximum age limits for people who are elected or appointed to public office in Alabama and stop future laws from creating such age limits.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would change the Constitution to repeal any existing maximum age restrictions on the appointment, election, or service of elected or appointed officials. It would also prohibit the Legislature from enacting any law that sets a maximum age for these officials. In effect, people of any age could qualify for these roles, provided they meet other qualifications.

Who It Affects

• Current and prospective elected or appointed officials in Alabama: no longer limited by a maximum age for appointment, election, or service.
• Legislature and future lawmakers: barred from creating or enforcing any new maximum age limits for officials fitting the bill's scope.

Key Provisions

• Repeals any constitution or other law that imposes a maximum age restriction for the appointment, election, or service of an appointed or elected official.
• Prevents the Legislature from enacting any law that imposes a maximum age restriction for the appointment, election, or service of any appointed or elected official.

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