The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 specifically for Walker County, allowing individuals who are not over 75 years of age to qualify for election or appointment as the judge of probate. This amendment directly modifies Section 155 of the current constitution, which presumably imposes a different age restriction. The new legal language inserted into the bill states that a person may be elected or appointed to this office as long as they are not over 75 years old at the time of qualifying for election or appointment.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for ratification of this amendment, which will be presented to voters in an upcoming election. The election will follow the established procedures in Sections 284, 284.01, and 285 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, and will include a ballot description that summarizes the proposed change. The amendment will take effect upon approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting on it.