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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Total actions
2
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1
Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bobby Singleton
DDemocratic
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