Blount County Local Amendment 1 — Authorize the Judge of Probate of Blount County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with that of…

What it does

Relating to Blount County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to authorize the Judge of Probate of Blount County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with that of the circuit court in cases originally filed in the Probate Court of Blount County if the judge of probate is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama. (Proposed by Act 2026-30)

A YES vote means

The Blount County Judge of Probate, if licensed to practice law in Alabama, could hear equity cases filed in Probate Court with the same authority as the circuit court.

A NO vote means

The Blount County Judge of Probate would not gain this equity jurisdiction.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

This local constitutional amendment was proposed by House Bill 83 of the 2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Representative Standridge. According to the enrolled bill, it passed the House on January 21, 2026 and the Senate on January 29, 2026.

Under the bill, the Blount County Judge of Probate could hear equity cases filed in probate court with the same jurisdiction as the circuit court, but only if the probate judge is licensed to practice law in Alabama.

The bill says such cases would be handled in every respect as circuit court cases under the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. It also says the amendment is self-executing, though the Legislature may pass implementing laws.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature, HB83 (2026 Regular Session; House January 21, 2026, Senate January 29, 2026), Act 2026-30.

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Blount County Local Amendment 1 mean?

The Blount County Judge of Probate, if licensed to practice law in Alabama, could hear equity cases filed in Probate Court with the same authority as the circuit court.

What does a NO vote on Blount County Local Amendment 1 mean?

The Blount County Judge of Probate would not gain this equity jurisdiction.

How many votes does Blount County Local Amendment 1 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Blount County Local Amendment 1?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.