The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 specifically for Houston County, allowing individuals who are not over the age of 75 to be elected or appointed as the judge of probate. This amendment modifies the existing provision in Section 155 of the Constitution, which likely imposes age restrictions on candidates for this position. The new legal language inserted into the bill states that a person may qualify for election or appointment to the office as long as they are not over the age of 75 at the time of qualifying.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for the proposed amendment to be presented to voters, including the assignment of a ballot number and a description of the amendment's substance. The amendment will be ratified as part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 if it receives approval from a majority of qualified electors voting on it. The bill also includes provisions for nonsubstantive revisions to ensure clarity and uniformity in the legal text.