HB432 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and State Auditor appointed by Governor, const. amend.

Summary

HB432 would move two offices from elected positions to governor-appointed roles: State Auditor and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Governor would appoint the State Auditor and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and they would serve at the Governor's pleasure. Their salaries would be fixed by the Legislature and paid from the State Treasury. Their qualifications and duties would continue to be defined by the Alabama Constitution and state law. The amendment would be decided by a statewide vote of the electors.

Who It Affects

• State voters/electors: would no longer elect the State Auditor and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries; instead, they would vote to approve the amendment in a statewide referendum.
• Governor and the two offices (State Auditor and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries): the Governor would appoint these positions and they would serve at the Governor's pleasure; salaries fixed by the Legislature; duties and qualifications defined by state law and the Constitution.

Key Provisions

• The State Auditor shall be appointed by the Governor, serve at his or her pleasure, have a salary fixed by the Legislature, and have duties and qualifications defined by the Constitution and state law.
• The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries shall be appointed by the Governor, serve at his or her pleasure, have a salary fixed by the Legislature, and have duties and qualifications defined by state law.
• An amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure in a statewide election.
• The election description and ballot would inform voters about the proposed change and present Yes/No options.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments