Alabama · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 561: Referendum measures; authorize general laws and constitutional amendments to be initiated through public petition process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 561 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Referendum measures; authorize general laws and constitutional amendments to be initiated through public petition process. Primary sponsor: Marilyn Lands (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional Amendments Statewide
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Lands | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Constitution, Campaigns and Elections)