SB409 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harri Anne Smith
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Geneva Co., judge of probate, election or appointment, person not over the age of 75 authorized, const. amend.
Summary: Local constitutional amendment for Geneva County to permit a judge of probate who is 75 or younger to be elected or appointed.
What This Bill Does
It changes the age limit for the Geneva County judge of probate so that someone not over 75 at the time of qualifying or appointment can hold the office. It overrides the current age rule for this specific office. The amendment would be voted on by Geneva County voters in December 2017 and, if approved, would become part of the Alabama Constitution for Geneva County only.

Who It Affects
People who want to be Geneva County Judge of Probate and are 75 or younger at the time they qualify or are appointed.
Geneva County voters who will decide in the December 2017 election whether to approve the amendment.

Key Provisions
Proposes a constitutional amendment for Geneva County to allow a person not over 75 at the time of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment to be elected or appointed as Judge of Probate for Geneva County.
Notwithstanding Section 6.16 (as added by Amendment 328), the 75-year age limit applies to Geneva County Judge of Probate.
A special general election will be held in December 2017 to consider the amendment.
Ballot description will explain the proposed amendment and provide Yes/No options for voters.

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