SB7 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Crimes and offenses, trafficking, cannabis, minimum amount to constitute trafficking raised, Sec. 13A-12-231 am'd.

Summary

SB7 would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to validate and approve budget isolation resolutions related to local-law bills, and require a three-fifths vote to adopt such resolutions.

What This Bill Does

It would amend Amendment 448 to confirm the validity of budget isolation resolutions adopted before November 8, 2016, and set rules for future resolutions. It specifies that any resolution authorizing the consideration of a local-law bill must be adopted by a three-fifths majority of those present and voting. Resolutions meeting the new criteria and adopted before November 8, 2016 would be ratified and take effect from their original adoption date. It also sets up the process for voters to approve the amendment in an election and describes the ballot wording.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Legislature: must adhere to a three-fifths voting requirement to adopt budget isolation resolutions and may have past resolutions ratified if they meet the new rules.
• Voters in Alabama: will vote in an election to approve or reject the constitutional amendment.

Key Provisions

• Amends Amendment 448 to require a three-fifths majority to adopt any resolution authorizing the consideration of a bill proposing a local law.
• Ratifies, approves, validates, and confirms the application of budget isolation resolutions adopted before November 8, 2016 that conform to the amended rule, with effect dating from their original adoption.
• Clarifies definitions related to budget processes (e.g., Basic Appropriations and Budget Period) as part of the amendment to align with state budgeting.
• Requires an election to be held to approve the proposed amendment and provides the ballot description and language.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses