SB40 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

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

Summary

SB40 would amend Alabama’s constitution to elect Supreme Court associate justices and appellate court judges by districts, starting with the 2026 General Election.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the amendment changes how top appellate judges are elected from statewide to district-based elections. The Legislature would determine the district boundaries for these elections. Other judges would continue to be elected by voters within their court’s jurisdiction unless otherwise amended.

Who It Affects

• Voters in Alabama: will vote for Supreme Court associate justices and appellate court judges in district-based elections starting in 2026.
• Candidates for these positions: will run for office within the districts defined by the Legislature.

Key Provisions

• Starting with the 2026 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 shall determine the district boundaries for these elections.

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 Statewide