HR226 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Impeachment, articles of, against Governor

Summary

This bill would impeach the Governor of Alabama for cause and send four Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial.

What This Bill Does

It lays out four grounds for impeachment: Willful Neglect of Duty, Corruption in Office, Incompetency, and Offenses of Moral Turpitude. It describes alleged misconduct (including improper use of state resources and personal misconduct) and directs that the articles be transmitted to the Senate for trial under the state constitution, which could lead to removal if convicted.

Who It Affects

• The Governor (the current officeholder) would be charged with impeachment and face a Senate trial, with removal from office possible if convicted.
• Alabama state government, its agencies, public employees, and residents, who would participate in or be affected by the impeachment process and any resulting leadership changes or investigations.

Key Provisions

• Impeachment for cause: The Governor is impeached by the House and the articles are sent to the Senate for trial under Section 173 of the Alabama Constitution.
• Article I — Willful Neglect of Duty: There is credible evidence that the Governor failed to faithfully execute laws and duties and acted to promote a personal agenda.
• Article II — Corruption in Office: There is credible evidence that the Governor unlawfully used state property to support or conceal an inappropriate relationship, and made personnel decisions related to that relationship, with lack of transparency in the advisor's compensation.
• Article III — Incompetency: There is credible evidence of poor judgment and ongoing ineffective governance as Governor.
• Article IV — Offenses of Moral Turpitude: The Governor admitted to an extramarital relationship and used his office to further and conceal it, which is described as inherently immoral.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative