HR367 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Impeachment, articles of, against Governor

Summary

This bill impeaches Governor Bentley for cause with two articles alleging willful neglect of duty and corruption in office, sending the case to the Senate for trial.

What This Bill Does

It proposes impeaching Governor Bentley for cause based on two articles. Article I says there is credible evidence of willful neglect of duty—failing to faithfully execute laws and perform constitutional and statutory duties. Article II says there is credible evidence of corruption in office—misusing state property, misappropriating resources, and acting to promote a personal agenda. If passed by the House, the articles would be transmitted to the Alabama Senate to hold an impeachment trial under the state constitution.

Who It Affects

• Governor Bentley – would be impeached for cause and potentially removed from office.
• The Alabama Senate – would serve as the impeachment trial court after the House transmits the articles, affecting the state government and public trust.

Key Provisions

• Article I: Willful Neglect of Duty, alleging probable cause that the governor failed to faithfully execute laws and perform duties.
• Article II: Corruption in Office, alleging probable cause that the governor unlawfully used state property, misappropriated resources, and acted to promote a personal agenda.
• Procedure: The articles would be transmitted to the Alabama Senate for trial as provided in Section 173 of the Alabama Constitution.

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