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Read. Follow. Verify.Walker County raises maximum age for judge of probate candidates to 75
Last action · February 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Greg Barnes
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What This Bill Does
The Legislature of Alabama proposes a allowing individuals up to 75 years of age to qualify for election or appointment as the for Walker County. The proposed change will appear on the ballot for approval by a majority of voting in an election.
Changes eligibility rules for judicial candidates in Walker County, altering the maximum age threshold required at the time of qualifying for office.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Walker County residents
Voters will decide whether to ratify the constitutional amendment governing candidate age limits for the local judge of probate.
Candidates for judge of probate in Walker County
Individuals up to 75 years of age are newly authorized to qualify for election or appointment to the office.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law.
Procedural history
24 actions- Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolledEnacted
- Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Feb 3, 2026HouseSent to Secretary of State
- Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Feb 3, 2026SenateSignature Requested
Show 18 earlier actions
- Jan 29, 2026HouseEnrolled
- Jan 29, 2026HouseReady to Enroll
- Jan 29, 2026SenateChambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 191
- Jan 29, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 190
- Jan 29, 2026SenateThird Reading in Second House
- Jan 27, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 27, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Jan 22, 2026HouseMotion to Reconsider Adopted
- Jan 22, 2026HouseReconsideration of Local Application Adopted
- Jan 21, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
- Jan 21, 2026HouseLocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
- Jan 21, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 95
- Jan 21, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Jan 20, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 14, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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