HB106 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Dale County, judge of probate, age limit to be elected increased to age 75, constitutional amendment

Summary

This bill would amend Alabama's Constitution to set a maximum age of 75 for eligibility to be elected or appointed as Dale County judge of probate.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a constitutional amendment specific to Dale County that allows a person who is 75 or younger at the time of qualifying for election or appointment to be elected or appointed as the county's judge of probate. The amendment would require ratification by voters; if approved, it becomes part of the state constitution. The Code Commissioner would place the amendment in the constitution and may perform minor, non-substantive revisions to style and references. The change affects who can hold the Dale County probate judge office, for both election and appointment.

Who It Affects

• Potential candidates for the Dale County judge of probate who are 75 years old or younger at the time of qualifying for election or appointment.
• Dale County voters who will decide on the amendment and the local election officials who administer the election and implement the eligibility rule.

Key Provisions

• Proposes amending the Alabama Constitution (2022) to authorize a person not over 75 at the time of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment to serve as Dale County judge of probate.
• Applies to both elected and appointed judges of probate in Dale County.
• After ratification, the Code Commissioner will place the amendment in the constitution and may perform nonsubstantive revisions (style, capitalization, references, etc.).
• An election to ratify the amendment will be held under specified constitutional sections and election laws, with ballot language describing the amendment and options Yes/No.
• The amendment becomes valid as part of the constitution when 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

Dale County