A series of constitutional amendments went into effect in Alabama with the certification of election results.
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a series of proclamations on Monday, setting the amendments in motion, including authorizing the state or county, to award grants for broadband expansion and Aniah’s Law, allows bail to be set for all individuals except those committing capital offenses.
The amendments, according to the release, were all ratified by voters.
“I am constantly proud to live in a democracy where citizens vote to let their voices be heard,” Ivey said in a release. “(Monday), as we have certified our general election results, including the 10 statewide constitutional amendments and our streamlined state constitution, I would again like to thank the people of Alabama for coming out to the polls and casting their votes. We have a lot of work left to do, but I am confident that Alabama’s best days are still ahead.”
Under Act No. 2022-117, the amendment permits the state, county, or municipality the authority to grant federal funding, or funds from other sources, for expanding broadband infrastructure in the state to any public or private company. One stipulation in the act calls for the county or municipality granting funds to a private company to be ratified at a public meeting.
Aniah’s Law was also ratified by voters and says, “all persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses, when proof is evident or the presumption great unless charge with an offense” created by the Legislature by general law.
Amendment 346, according to the proclamation, will establish a probate court in each county which will preside over orphans’ business and adoption. The courts will have the power to grant letters of testamentary and administration of guardianships, along with jurisdiction of estate settlements.
Republished with the permission of The Center Square.
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