The bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 specifically for Dale County, allowing individuals who are not over the age of 75 to be elected or appointed as the judge of probate. This amendment seeks to modify the existing provision in Section 155 of the Constitution, which currently imposes an age restriction on candidates for this position. The new legal language inserted into the bill states that a person may qualify for election or appointment as long as they are not over the age of 75 at the time of qualifying.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for ratification of this amendment, which includes holding an election in accordance with the relevant sections of the Constitution and state election laws. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters with a ballot description that summarizes its intent, and it will become valid as part of the Constitution once approved by a majority of the qualified electors. The bill also includes provisions for nonsubstantive revisions to ensure clarity and uniformity in the legal text.