HB544 Alabama 2017 Session

Under existing law, the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, does not provide for the recall of elected officials.

This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide for the recall of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

This bill would provide who may initiate a petition for recall.

This bill would specify the grounds for recall, including violation of oath of office; malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance; moral turpitude; incompetence; and lack of physical or mental fitness.

This bill would provide for the content of the recall petition, initiating a recall petition, circulating a recall petition, certification, and time limitations.

This bill would provide for the recall election and for the removal of the officer.

To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide a procedure for the recall of specified state officers.