SB119 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Legislative authority vested in a Legislature consisting of one chamber, const. amend.

Summary

SB119 would shift Alabama from a two-chamber legislature to a single-chamber Alabama Unicameral Legislature of 105 members, abolish the Lieutenant Governor's office, and place the State Treasurer first in line to become Governor.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, starting January 1, 2018, the state's legislative authority would be vested in a unicameral legislature called the Alabama Unicameral Legislature. It would be made up of 105 members elected from the existing House districts, with leadership roles (Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore) and procedures defined by law. The Lieutenant Governor's office would be abolished, and the State Treasurer would be first in line to succeed to the Governor if the office becomes vacant. The Legislature would set rules for its election, operation, and functioning by general law, and a 3/5 vote would be required to override a Governor's veto.

Who It Affects

• Voters and residents of Alabama: would elect 105 members to a single-chamber legislature from the existing House districts, changing how representation and lawmaking are organized.
• State government and officials: the Lieutenant Governor's office would be abolished; the State Treasurer would be first in line to become Governor; and veto overrides and legislative processes would operate under a unicameral system.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama Unicameral Legislature with 105 members elected from the existing House districts, sets up leadership (Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore), addresses terms, vacancies, qualifications, and district structure, and requires a 3/5 vote to override a Governor's veto.
• Abolishes the office of Lieutenant Governor; designates the State Treasurer as first in line to succeed to the Governor; authorizes general-law provisions for the election, operation, and functioning of the unicameral legislature and includes transitional provisions for implementation.

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