HB574 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Macon County; constitutional amendment, age limit to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate increased to age 75

Summary

A constitutional amendment for Macon County raising the maximum age to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate to 75, subject to voter approval.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the amendment allows a person who is 75 or younger at the time of qualifying for election or at the time of appointment to become Macon County Judge of Probate. It applies only to Macon County and becomes part of the Alabama Constitution after a majority vote by the electors. The measure includes ballot language and, after ratification, permits non-substantive textual adjustments by the Code Commissioner.

Who It Affects

• Macon County voters who will vote on the amendment
• People who want to be Macon County Judge of Probate and are 75 or younger at qualifying or appointment
• Current and future Macon County residents who are affected by the local judiciary eligibility rules

Key Provisions

• Sets the maximum age to qualify as Macon County Judge of Probate at 75 years, at the time of qualifying for election or appointment.
• Requires voter approval in an election; once approved, the amendment becomes part of the Alabama Constitution and the Code Commissioner may place it in the record and make minor formatting corrections

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Apr 3, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Macon County