SB166 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
This proposed amendment would require any proposed amendment to the constitution, statewide or affecting only one county or political subdivision, to be submitted to the voters at either a statewide primary or general election.
This amendment would also require that referendums that are required by a state or local law or by a local governing body must be submitted at either a statewide primary or general election.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to require any proposed amendment to the constitution affecting the entire state or only one county or political subdivision, any proposed state or local act subject to a referendum, and any referendum called for by a local governing body to be submitted to the voters at either a statewide primary or general election.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 16, 2017 | S | Further Consideration |
| March 16, 2017 | S | Whatley motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote |
| March 16, 2017 | S | Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair |
| February 23, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 9, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on County and Municipal Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB166 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature