SB287 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Elections, provide for election of associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts, const. amend.

Summary

This bill would amend Alabama’s constitution to elect associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts by districts starting with the 2024 General Election.

What This Bill Does

It changes how these judges are elected from being elected within their court’s territory to being elected by districts defined by the Legislature. The Legislature would set the district boundaries, and the district-based elections would take effect beginning with the 2024 General Election. The amendment itself must be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting on it in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Alabama who will cast ballots for associate justices of the Supreme Court and appellate court judges, once districts are defined for those elections.
• The Legislature and state election officials, who would determine the district boundaries and administer the district-based elections starting in 2024.

Key Provisions

• Starting with the 2024 General Election, associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the Courts of Appeals shall be elected by districts as determined by the Legislature.
• The Legislature will determine the district boundaries used for these elections.
• Other judges (not covered by the new district-based rule) continue to be elected by electors within their territorial jurisdiction.
• The proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution only if a majority of qualified electors voting on it approve it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments