HB544 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
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.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 16, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 20, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 16, 2017 | REVISED ROOM CHANGE RM#428 at 11:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
| Hearing | May 16, 2017 | REVISED ROOM CHANGE RM#429 at 11:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
| Hearing | May 10, 2017 | Room123 at 09:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
| Hearing | May 3, 2017 | Room 123 at 09:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB544 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |