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House debated and approved Walker County ballot question to raise probate-judge qualifying age
Summary
Members debated HB 208, a local constitutional amendment to let voters in Walker County raise the qualifying age for probate judge from 70 to 75; supporters said it grants local voters a choice while some members urged consistency across judicial offices. The bill was approved by recorded vote as announced by the Clerk.
The Alabama House considered HB 208, a constitutional amendment proposed for Walker County that would allow local voters to change the qualifying age for probate judge from 70 to 75.
Representative Barnes, the sponsor, told the chamber the measure "would allow a local vote of the people of Walker County to change the qualifying age from age 70 to 75," arguing it gives local voters the option to alter the age cap. Representative Bracy…
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