HB 574 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment for Macon County that would raise the maximum age limit for serving as judge of probate from the current standard to 75 years old. The change would apply to both individuals running for election and those being appointed to the position, allowing anyone who is 75 or younger at the time of qualification or appointment to hold the office. If approved by voters, the amendment would update the state constitution to reflect this new age requirement specifically for Macon County. The bill requires a special election where voters would decide whether to adopt this change to local election rules.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Signed Apr 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 3, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has progressed from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, incorporating standard legislative formatting and certification signatures from the House and Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the constitutional amendment to raise the age limit for Macon County judges of probate to 75 years remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'HB574 INTRODUCED' to 'HB574 ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the governor's signature.

The bill number in the header was updated from 'SLA1I85-1' to 'SLA1I85-2', reflecting the final version number assigned after the legislative process.

Signatures and dates from the Speaker of the House (March 17, 2026) and the President of the Senate (April 2, 2026) were added to certify the bill's passage.

The introductory text 'By Representative Warren' and the 'RFD: Local Legislation' line were removed, as these are no longer needed on the final enrolled copy.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 1078

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1077

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 978

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors