Alabama 2022 ballot measures

Elections in Alabama, 2022

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Twelve statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2022 ballot in the state of Alabama. Ten measures were on the November 8 ballot. One measure was on the May 24 ballot. All of the measures were approved.

HIGHLIGHTS

Alabama voters ratified an updated and recompiled state constitution.

The state legislature referred Amendment 1 to the May primary ballot. It was approved. It authorized the issuance of $85 million in bonds for state parks and historical sites.

The legislature referred 11 constitutional amendments to the November general election ballot and all were approved.

A total of 78 constitutional amendments appeared on the statewide ballot in Alabama during even-numbered election years from 2000 to 2020, of which, 62 were approved (79.49%), and 16 were defeated (20.59%).

On the ballot

May 24, 2022:

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Amendment 1	Issue $85 million in bonds for historical sites and state parks	a	605,329 (77%)	181,138 (23%)

November 8, 2022:

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Amendment 10	Authorize the Code Commissioner to incorporate voter-approved amendments into the Alabama Constitution of 2022	a	816,634 (75%)	278,984 (25%)
LRCA	Amendment 1	Allow the Legislature to provide for offenses for which bail can be denied	a	1,020,464 (80%)	247,554 (20%)
LRCA	Amendment 2	Authorize the state or local government to grant federal funds to public or private entities to expand or provide for broadband internet infrastructure	a	939,704 (79%)	256,541 (21%)
LRCA	Amendment 3	Require the governor to provide notice before granting a commutation or reprieve of a death sentence	a	994,276 (82%)	219,903 (18%)
LRCA	Amendment 4	Require changes to laws governing the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least six months before the general election	a	937,729 (80%)	235,090 (20%)
LRCA	Amendment 5	Remove orphans' business from probate courts' jurisdiction	a	780,480 (69%)	355,467 (31%)
LRCA	Amendment 6	Authorize specified cities to use established property taxes to fund capital improvements	a	676,579 (61%)	437,997 (39%)
LRCA	Amendment 7	Change the requirements for local governments to finance economic and industrial development	a	834,734 (75%)	272,159 (25%)
LRCA	Amendment 8	Provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Shelby County	a	686,822 (72%)	272,999 (28%)
LRCA	Amendment 9	Provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Lake View	a	683,160 (71%)	273,102 (29%)
LRCA	Question	Approve the Alabama Constitution of 2022	a	888,456 (76%)	273,040 (24%)

Getting measures on the ballot

As of 2022, Alabama state law did not allow for initiatives or referendums; therefore, all measures must be referred to the ballot by the Alabama Legislature. The legislature referred five constitutional amendments to the 2022 ballot during the 2021 legislative session, which adjourned on May 17, 2021, and another five constitutional amendments during the 2022 legislative session, which adjourned on April 8, 2022.

According to Article 18 of the Alabama Constitution, both houses of the Alabama State Legislature are required to pass a proposed constitutional amendment by a three-fifths or 60 percent vote in order to send it to the statewide election ballot. If the amendment is approved by a simple majority of the voters, it becomes part of the state constitution.

Historical facts

See also: List of Alabama ballot measures and History of Initiative & Referendum in Alabama

In Alabama, a total of 102 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1987 and 2020. Eighty ballot measures were approved, and 22 ballot measures were defeated.

Alabama statewide ballot measures, 1987-2020
Total number	Annual average	Annual minimum	Annual maximum	Approved		Defeated
				#	%	#	%
102	4.25	0	15	80	78.43	22	21.57

Not on the ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Sports Betting, Casino Gaming, and Lottery Amendment	Gambling	Amends state constitution to authorize sports betting, casino-style games at specific facilities in certain counties, and establish a lottery and a process for charitable bingo
LRCA	Abolish Office of State Auditor and Transfer Duties to the Office of the State Treasurer	State executive officials	Abolishes the Office of State Auditor and transfers duties and responsibilities to the Office of the State Treasurer when the term of the State Auditor expires in January 2031

See also

• 2022 ballot measures
• List of Alabama ballot measures
• History of Initiative & Referendum in Alabama
• Campaign finance requirements for Alabama ballot measures