District Attorneys, diminishing compensation during term prohibited, constitutional amendment
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama's 2022 Constitution, specifically amending Section 160 to prohibit reducing a district attorney's salary during their term of office. It directly affects elected district attorneys across Alabama's judicial circuits by guaranteeing their compensation cannot be cut while they serve. The key provision adds explicit language stating that "compensation shall not be diminished during his or her official term," building on existing salary provisions. This is a procedural constitutional change, not a new law, requiring voter approval at the 2026 primary election to take effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Finance and Taxation General Fund)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Barfoot
RRepublican
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