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Alabama Const. art. 4, § 106 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 106
01. Validation of certain population based acts and method for amendment thereof. Any statute that was otherwise valid and constitutional that was enacted before January 13, 1978, by the legislature o
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Sec. 106.01. Validation of certain population based acts and method for amendment thereof. Any statute that was otherwise valid and constitutional that was enacted before January 13, 1978, by the legislature of this state and was a general act of local application on a population basis, that applied only to a certain county or counties or a municipality or municipalities of this state, shall not be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of this state because it was not properly advertised in compliance with section 106 of this Constitution. All such population based acts shall forever apply only to the county or counties or municipality or municipalities to which they applied on January 13, 1978, and no other, despite changes in population. The population based acts referred to above shall only be amended by acts which are properly advertised and passed by the legislature in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
Alabama Const. art. 15, § 275 — Alabama Constitution / Article 15 / Section 275
Immunity of members from arrest while attending, going to
Status: in_force

Sec. 275. Immunity of members from arrest while attending, going to 
or returning from musters, parades and elections. 
The militia and volunteer forces shall, in all cases, except treason, felony, 
and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at 
musters, parades, and elections, and in going to and returning from the same.
Alabama Const. art. 2, § 40 — Alabama Constitution / Article 2 / Section 40
Minimum distance of county boundaries from courthouse. No county line shall be altered or changed, or in the event of the creation of new counties shall be established, so as to run within seven miles
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Sec. 40. Minimum distance of county boundaries from courthouse. No county line shall be altered or changed, or in the event of the creation of new counties shall be established, so as to run within seven miles of the county courthouse of any old county.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 79 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 79
Bribery — Solicitation, acceptance, etc., of bribes by legislators. A member of the legislature who shall solicit, demand, or receive, or consent to receive, directly or indirectly, for himself or for
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Sec. 79. Bribery — Solicitation, acceptance, etc., of bribes by legislators. A member of the legislature who shall solicit, demand, or receive, or consent to receive, directly or indirectly, for himself or for another, from any company, corporation, association, or person, any money, office, appointment, employment, reward, thing of value, or enjoyment, or of personal advantage or promise thereof, for his vote or official influence, or for withholding the same; or with an understanding, expressed or implied, that his vote or official action shall be in any way influenced thereby; or who shall solicit or demand any such money or other advantage, matter, or thing aforesaid, for another as the consideration for his vote, or influence, or for withholding the same; or shall give or withhold his vote or influence in consideration of the payment or promise of such money, advantage, matter, or thing to another, shall be guilty of bribery within the meaning of this Constitution; and shall incur the disabilities and penalties provided thereby for such offense, and such addition al punishment as is or shall be provided by law.
Alabama Const. art. 6, § 153 — Alabama Constitution / Article 6 / Section 153
Vacancies in judicial office. The office of a judge shall be vacant if he dies, resigns, retires, or is removed. Vacancies in any judicial office shall be filled by appointment by the governor; howeve
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Sec. 153. Vacancies in judicial office. The office of a judge shall be vacant if he dies, resigns, retires, or is removed. Vacancies in any judicial office shall be filled by appointment by the governor; however, except for the provisions for the initial term of a judge appointed to fill a vacancy as provided herein, vacancies occurring in any judicial office in Jefferson county shall be filled as now provided by amendments 83 and 110 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 and vacancies occurring in Shelby, Madison, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Clarke, Washington, Henry, Etowah, Walker, Tallapoosa, Pickens, Greene, Tuscaloosa, [and] St. Clair county [counties] [sic] shall be filled as provided in the Constitution of 1901 with amendments now or hereafter adopted, or as may be otherwise established by a properly advertised and enacted local law. Notwithstanding any other provision of any amendment to this Constitution, a judge, other than a probate judge, appointed to fill a vacancy, shall serve an initial term lasting until the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January following the nextgeneral election held after he has completed two years in office. At the electionthe judicial office shall be filled for a full term of office beginning at the end ofthe appointed term.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 81 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 81
Offense of corrupt solicitation to be defined by law. The offense of corrupt solicitation of members of the legislature or of public officers of this state or of any municipal division thereof, and an
Status: in_force

Sec. 81. Offense of corrupt solicitation to be defined by law. The offense of corrupt solicitation of members of the legislature or of public officers of this state or of any municipal division thereof, and any occupation or practice of solicitation of such members or officers, to influence their official action, shall be defined by law, and shall be punished by fine and imprisonment in the penitentiary; and the legislature shall provide for the trial and punishment of the offenses enumerated in the two preceding sections, and shall require the judges to give the same specially in charge to the grand juries in all the counties of this state.
Alabama Const. art. 11, § 212 — Alabama Constitution / Article 11 / Section 212
Power to levy taxes not to be delegated.
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Sec. 212. Power to levy taxes not to be delegated. 
The power to levy taxes shall not be delegated to individuals or private 
corporations or associations.
Alabama Const. art. 2, § 37 — Alabama Constitution / Article 2 / Section 37
State boundaries defined. The boundaries of this state are established and declared to be as follows, that is to say: Beginning at the point where the thirty-first degree of north latitude crosses the
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Sec. 37. State boundaries defined. The boundaries of this state are established and declared to be as follows, that is to say: Beginning at the point where the thirty-first degree of north latitude crosses the Perdido river; thence east, to the western boundary line of the State of Georgia; thence along said line to the southern boundary line of the State of Tennessee; thence west, along the southern boundary line of the State of Tennessee, crossing the Tennessee river, and on to the second intersection of said river by said line; thence up said river to the mouth of Big Bear creek; thence by a direct line to the northwest corner of Washington

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county, in this state, as originally formed; thence southwardly, along the line of the State of Mississippi, to the Gulf of Mexico; thence eastwardly, including all islands within six leagues of the shore, to the Perdido river; thence up the said river to the beginning; provided, that the limits and jurisdiction of this state shall extend to and include any other land and territory hereafter acquired, by contract or agreement with other states or otherwise, although such land and territory are not included within the boundaries hereinbefore designated.
Alabama Const. art. 1, § 25 — Alabama Constitution / Article 1 / Section 25
Right to peaceably assemble and petition for redress of grievances, etc. That the citizens have a right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for the common good, and to apply to those invested
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Sec. 25. Right to peaceably assemble and petition for redress of grievances, etc. That the citizens have a right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for the common good, and to apply to those invested with the power of government for redress of grievances or other purposes, by petition, address, or remonstrance.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 52 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 52
Quorum in each house. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner an
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. Quorum in each house. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 74 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 74
Restrictions on investment of trust funds by executors, trustees, etc., in private corporations. No act of the legislature shall authorize the investment of any trust fund by executors, administrators
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Sec. 74. Restrictions on investment of trust funds by executors, trustees, etc., in private corporations. No act of the legislature shall authorize the investment of any trust fund by executors, administrators, guardians, or other trustees in the stock of any private corporation;any such acts now existing areavoided, savinginvestments heretofore made; provided, however, that, unless otherwise provided by the legislature, any of said mentioned trust funds may be investedin corporation or institutions, investments in which are guaranteed as to principal by the United States government or insured as to principal by any instrumentality or agency thereof, provided such investments shall not exceedthe amount insured by any such instrumentality or agency.
Alabama Const. art. 5, § 131 — Alabama Constitution / Article 5 / Section 131
Military powers of governor. The governor shall be commander-in-chief of the militia and volunteer forces of this state, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States, and he 
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Sec. 131. Military powers of governor. The governor shall be commander-in-chief of the militia and volunteer forces of this state, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States, and he may call out the same to execute the laws, suppress insurrection, and repel invasion, but need not command in person unless directed to do so by resolution of the legislature; and when acting in the service of the United States, he shall appoint his staff, and the legislature shall fix his rank.
Alabama Const. art. 10, § 210 — Alabama Constitution / Article 10 / Section 210
Waiver of right of exemption. The right of exemption hereinbefore secured may be waived by an instrument in writing, and when such waiver relates to realty, the instrument must be signed by both the h
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Sec. 210. Waiver of right of exemption. The right of exemption hereinbefore secured may be waived by an instrument in writing, and when such waiver relates to realty, the instrument must be signed by both the husband and the wife, and attested by one witness.
Alabama Const. art. 1, § 16 — Alabama Constitution / Article 1 / Section 16
Right to bail; excessive bail.
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Sec. 16. Right to bail; excessive bail. 
That all persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, 
except for capital offenses, when the proof is evident or the presumption great; 
and that excessive bail shall not in any case be required.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 84 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 84
Adoption of laws to provide for arbitration between parties. It shall be the duty of the legislature to pass such laws as may be necessary and proper to decide differences by arbitrators to be appoint
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Sec. 84. Adoption of laws to provide for arbitration between parties. It shall be the duty of the legislature to pass such laws as may be necessary and proper to decide differences by arbitrators to be appointed by the parties who may choose that mode of adjustment.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 86 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 86
Suppression of dueling.
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Sec. 86. Suppression of dueling. 
The legislature shall pass such penal laws as it may deem expedient to 
suppress the evil practice of dueling.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 100 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 100
Obligations and liabilities of corporations, etc., held or owned by state, counties or municipalities. No obligation or liability of any person, association, or corporation held or owned by this state
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Sec. 100. Obligations and liabilities of corporations, etc., held or owned by state, counties or municipalities. No obligation or liability of any person, association, or corporation held or owned by this state, or by any county or other municipality thereof, shall ever be remitted, released, or postponed, or in any way diminished, by the legislature; nor shall such liability or obligation be extinguished except by payment thereof; nor shall such liability or obligation be exchanged or transferred except upon payment of its face value; provided, that this section shall not prevent the legislature from providing by general law for the compromise of doubtful claims. Sec. 101. Lobbying in legislature by state or county officials. No state or county official shall, at any time during his term of office, accept, either directly or indirectly, any fee, money, office, appointment, employment, reward, or thing of value, or of personal advantage, or the promise thereof, to lobby for or against any measure pending before the legislature, or to give or withhold his influence to secure the passage or defeat of any such measure.
Alabama Const. art. 6, § 143 — Alabama Constitution / Article 6 / Section 143
District court. The district court shall be a court of limited jurisdiction and shall exercise uniform original jurisdiction in such cases, and within such geographical boundaries, as shall be prescri
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Sec. 143. District court. The district court shall be a court of limited jurisdiction and shall exercise uniform original jurisdiction in such cases, and within such geographical boundaries, as shall be prescribed by law, provided that the district court shall hold court in each county seat and at such other places as prescribed by law. The district court shall have jurisdiction of all cases arising under ordinances of municipalities in which there is no municipal court and shall hold court in each incorporated municipality of a population of 1000 or more where there is no municipal court at places prescribed by law.
Alabama Const. art. 12, § 242 — Alabama Constitution / Article 12 / Section 242
When railroads and canals deemed public highways; rail road and canal companies; common carriers; rights of railroad companies generally. All railroads and canals not constructed and used exclusively 
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Sec. 242. When railroads and canals deemed public highways; rail road and canal companies; common carriers; rights of railroad companies generally. All railroads and canals not constructed and used exclusively for private purposes, shall be public highways, and all railroad and canal companies shall be common carriers. Any association or corporation organized for the purpose shall have the right to construct and operate a railway between any points in this state, and connect at the state line, with railroads of other states. Every railroad company shall have the right with its road to intersect, connect with, or cross any other railroad, and each shall receive and transport the freight, passengers, and cars, loaded or empty, of the others, without delay or discrimination.

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Alabama Const. art. 17, § 282 — Alabama Constitution / Article 17 / Section 282
Duty of legislature to enact laws to effectuate Constitution. It is made the duty of the legislature to enact all laws necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Constitution.
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Sec. 282. Duty of legislature to enact laws to effectuate Constitution. It is made the duty of the legislature to enact all laws necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Constitution.
Alabama Const. art. 5, § 135 — Alabama Constitution / Article 5 / Section 135
Issuance and execution of grants and commissions. All grants and commissions shall be issued in the name and by the authority of the state of Alabama, sealed with the great seal of the state, signed b
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Sec. 135. Issuance and execution of grants and commissions. All grants and commissions shall be issued in the name and by the authority of the state of Alabama, sealed with the great seal of the state, signed by the governor and countersigned by the secretary of state.
Alabama Const. art. 1, § 20 — Alabama Constitution / Article 1 / Section 20
Imprisonment for debts. That no person shall be imprisoned for debt.
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Sec. 20. Imprisonment for debts. That no person shall be imprisoned for debt.
Alabama Const. art. 2, § 39 — Alabama Constitution / Article 2 / Section 39
Arrangement and designation of county boundaries; new counties. The legislature may, by a vote of two-thirds of each house thereof, arrange and designate boundaries for the several counties of this st
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Sec. 39. Arrangement and designation of county boundaries; new counties. The legislature may, by a vote of two-thirds of each house thereof, arrange and designate boundaries for the several counties of this state, which boundaries shall not be altered, except by a like vote; but no new county shall be formed hereafter of less extent than six hundred square miles, and no existing county shall be reduced to less than six hundred square miles; and no new county shall be formed unless it shall contain a sufficient number of inhabitants to entitle it to one representative under the ratio of representation existing at the time of its formation, and leave the county or counties from which it is taken with the required number of inhabitants to entitle such county or counties, each, to separate representation; provided, that out of the counties of Henry, Dale, and Geneva a new county of less than six hundred square miles may be formed under the provisions of this article, so as to leave said counties of Henry, Dale, and Geneva with not less than five hundred square miles each.
Alabama Const. art. 6, § 148 — Alabama Constitution / Article 6 / Section 148
Judicial compensation. (a) A state judicial compensation commission is hereby created which shall recommend the salary and expense allowances to be paid from the state treasury for all the judges of t
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Sec. 148. Judicial compensation. (a) A state judicial compensation commission is hereby created which shall recommend the salary and expense allowances to be paid from the state treasury for all the judges of this state except for judges of the probate court. The commission shall consist of five members; one shall be appointed by the governor, one by the president of the senate, one by the speaker of the house, and two by the governing body of the Alabama state bar. (b) Members of the judicial compensation commission shall serve for terms of four years. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner in which such position was originally filled. The legislature shall appropriate sufficient funds for the expenses of the commission. (c) No member of the commission shall hold any other public office, or office in any political party, and no member of the commission shall be eligible for appointment to a state judicial office so long as he is a member of the commission and for two years thereafter. (d) The commission may submit a report to the legislature at any time within the first five calendar days of any session. The recommendations of the commission shall become law upon confirmation by a joint resolution or such recommendations may be altered by an act of the legislature at the session to which the report is submitted. The compensation of a judge shall not be diminished during his official term.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 64 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 64
Procedure for amendment of bills; adoption of reports of committees of conference. No amendment to bills shall be adopted except by a majority of the house wherein the same is offered, nor unless the 
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Sec. 64. Procedure for amendment of bills; adoption of reports of committees of conference. No amendment to bills shall be adopted except by a majority of the house wherein the same is offered, nor unless the amendment with the names of those voting for and against the same shall be entered at length on the journalof the house in which the same is adopted, and no amendment to bills by one house shall be concurred in by the other, unless a vote be taken by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the same be recorded at length on the journal; and no report of a committee of conference shall be adopted in either house, except upon a vote taken by yeas and nays, and entered on the journal,as herein provided for the adoption of amendments.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 78 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 78
Legislation to change seat of government of state. No act of the legislature changing the seat of government of the state shall become alaw until the same shall have been submitted to the qualified el
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Sec. 78. Legislation to change seat of government of state. No act of the legislature changing the seat of government of the state shall become alaw until the same shall have been submitted to the qualified electors of the state at a general election, and approved by a majority of such electors voting on the same; and such act shall specify the proposed new location.
Alabama Const. art. 4, § 58 — Alabama Constitution / Article 4 / Section 58
Adjournment or change of place of sitting by one house without consent of other house. Neither house shall, without consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than 
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Sec. 58. Adjournment or change of place of sitting by one house without consent of other house. Neither house shall, without consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which they may be sitting except as otherwise provided in this Constitution.
Alabama Const. art. 6, § 144 — Alabama Constitution / Article 6 / Section 144
Probate court. There shall be a probate court in each county which shall have general jurisdiction of orphans’ business, and of adoptions, and with power to grant letters testamentary, and of administ
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Sec. 144. Probate court. There shall be a probate court in each county which shall have general jurisdiction of orphans’ business, and of adoptions, and with power to grant letters testamentary, and of administration, and of guardianships, and shall have such further jurisdiction as may be provided by law, provided, that whenever the circuit court has taken jurisdiction of the settlement of any estate, it shall have power to do all things necessary for the settlement of such estate, including the appointment and removal of administrators, executors, guardians, and trustees and including action upon the resignation of either of 81

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