SB 283 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

SB 283 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how associate justices of Alabama's Supreme Court and appellate court judges are elected. Currently, these judges are elected by voters within their court's territorial jurisdiction. The bill would require them to be elected by district starting with the 2028 General Election, as determined by the Alabama Legislature. This change would affect the election method for these judges and require voter approval through a statewide referendum.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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