The proposed amendment to Section 127 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 aims to modify the process for filling vacancies in the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Key changes include the requirement that if a vacancy occurs in the office of the Lieutenant Governor more than 60 days before the next general election, a new Lieutenant Governor must be elected for the unexpired term. Additionally, the amendment stipulates that if both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are unable to serve, the order of succession will be clarified, and the responsibilities will devolve upon designated state officials. The amendment also introduces new subsections that address the election of a Lieutenant Governor in case of a vacancy and the notification process for the Secretary of State.

Furthermore, the amendment grants the Legislature the authority to set the salaries for the Lieutenant Governor and legislative officers, and mandates that any expenditure of legislative funds for travel must receive approval from a legislative officer elected from the respective chamber. The bill outlines the procedures for ratification, including a public vote, and specifies that the amendment will take effect upon approval by a majority of qualified voters. Overall, this amendment seeks to enhance the governance structure in Alabama by ensuring timely elections for vacant offices and establishing clearer financial oversight for legislative expenditures.