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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama proposes constitutional amendment to raise maximum age for Walker County probate judge candidates to 75
Last action · January 27, 2026: Carried Over to the Call of the ChairSponsor: Matt Woods
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes a for Walker County, Alabama, to allow individuals up to 75 years of age to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate. Upon voter approval, the amendment will update the state constitution and appear on the local ballot with 'Yes' and 'No' voting options.
Changes eligibility standards for individuals seeking judicial office in Walker County by raising the maximum age limit for candidates.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Walker County voters
Voters will decide whether to approve the constitutional amendment via a ballot measure.
Potential candidates for judge of probate in Walker County
Individuals up to 75 years of age become eligible to qualify for election or appointment to the office.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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Procedural history
12 actions- Jan 27, 2026HouseCarried Over to the Call of the Chair
- Jan 22, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 22, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Jan 20, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation
- Jan 20, 2026SenateChambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 45
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- Jan 20, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 44
- Jan 20, 2026SenateThird Reading in House of Origin
- Jan 15, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 15, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance35How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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