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Ballot measure · CertifiedStatewide Amendment 1: Lieutenant governor vacancy, legislative pay, and travel approval
If approved, the Constitution would be changed so a vacant lieutenant governor office could be filled by election in certain cases. It would also let the Legislature set some pay by joint resolution and would require approval for some legislative travel spending. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
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Statewide Amendment 1: Lieutenant governor vacancy, legislative pay, and travel approval
If approved, the Constitution would be changed so a vacant lieutenant governor office could be filled by election in certain cases. It would also let the Legislature set some pay by joint resolution and would require approval for some legislative travel spending. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
Official ballot wording
“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to provide for the election of a Lieutenant Governor if the Office of Lieutenant Governor becomes vacant during the first two years of a term, to authorize the Legislature to set the salary of the Lieutenant Governor and officers of the Legislature, and to require any expenditure of legislative funds for travel to be approved by a legislative officer. Proposed by Act 2026-341.”
Yes changes the Alabama Constitution as described in the ballot statement.
No does not change the Alabama Constitution.
Financial impact
No costs or taxes associated with Amendment 1, according to the Fair Ballot Commission ballot statement.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot text says supporters could point to faster filling of a lieutenant governor vacancy, legislative control over some pay settings, and added approval for legislative travel spending.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot text says opponents could argue that the amendment changes how vacancies are filled and gives the Legislature more control over its own compensation and travel spending approvals.
Key facts
- Certified by the State on 2026-08-26.
- Placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as Statewide Amendment 1.
- Proposed by Act No. 2026-341 (Senate Bill 271, 2026 Regular Legislative Session).
- The Fair Ballot Commission states there is no implementing legislation directly related to the measure.
- The ballot statement says the measure would appear after federal, statewide, and local offices on the ballot.
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OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information↗OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — Statewide Ballot Measures↗OfficialFair Ballot Commission — Statewide Amendment 1 ballot statement↗Ballot measure · CertifiedStatewide Amendment 2: County school-system consolidation process
If approved, the Constitution would allow neighboring county school boards to merge into one multi-county system through a formal process. The State Board of Education would have to study the possible effects first. If enough voters in an affected area protest, the merger would need voter approval in the affected counties. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
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Statewide Amendment 2: County school-system consolidation process
If approved, the Constitution would allow neighboring county school boards to merge into one multi-county system through a formal process. The State Board of Education would have to study the possible effects first. If enough voters in an affected area protest, the merger would need voter approval in the affected counties. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
Official ballot wording
“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to provide a process for the creation of a consolidated county school system by merging two or more contiguous county boards of education; to require the State Board of Education to conduct an impact study on the potentia1 effects of the consolidation; to require publication of the impact study; to provide a procedure for protesting a proposed consolidation of two or more county school systems; and to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules. Proposed by Act 2026-378.”
Yes changes the Alabama Constitution as described in the ballot statement.
No does not change the Alabama Constitution.
Financial impact
No costs or taxes associated with Amendment 2, according to the Fair Ballot Commission ballot statement.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot statement says supporters could argue the amendment creates a process that does not now exist, while requiring a study and allowing voter protest and approval safeguards.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot statement says opponents could argue the amendment changes local school governance and could lead to mergers that some counties do not want.
Key facts
- Certified by the State on 2026-08-26.
- Placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as Statewide Amendment 2.
- Proposed by Act No. 2026-378 (House Bill 380, 2026 Regular Legislative Session).
- The Fair Ballot Commission states there is no implementing legislation directly related to the measure.
- The ballot statement requires a published impact study and a protest process for affected voters.
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OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information↗OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — Statewide Ballot Measures↗OfficialFair Ballot Commission — Statewide Amendment 2 ballot statement↗Ballot measure · CertifiedStatewide Amendment 3: Pledge of Allegiance and student-initiated prayer policies
If approved, local school boards would have to adopt policies for a daily Pledge of Allegiance and for student-initiated, student-led prayer. Students could opt out. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
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Statewide Amendment 3: Pledge of Allegiance and student-initiated prayer policies
If approved, local school boards would have to adopt policies for a daily Pledge of Allegiance and for student-initiated, student-led prayer. Students could opt out. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
Official ballot wording
“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each public K-12 school to recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag at the beginning of each school day; and to require local boards of education to adopt a policy authorizing student-initiated and student-led prayer. Proposed by Act 2026-379.”
Yes changes the Alabama Constitution as described in the ballot statement.
No does not change the Alabama Constitution.
Financial impact
No costs or taxes associated with Amendment 3, according to the Fair Ballot Commission ballot statement.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot statement says supporters could argue the amendment requires common school practices and protects student choice by allowing opt-outs.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot statement says opponents could argue the amendment would force local boards to adopt policies on speech and prayer in public schools.
Key facts
- Certified by the State on 2026-08-26.
- Placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as Statewide Amendment 3.
- Proposed by Act No. 2026-379 (House Bill 511, 2026 Regular Legislative Session).
- The Fair Ballot Commission states there is no implementing legislation directly related to the measure.
- The ballot statement says reported violations would be reviewed by the local superintendent of education.
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OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information↗OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — Statewide Ballot Measures↗OfficialFair Ballot Commission — Statewide Amendment 3 ballot statement↗Ballot measure · CertifiedStatewide Amendment 4: Star-Spangled Banner in public K-12 schools
If approved, local school boards would have to adopt policies so public K-12 schools play or allow the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
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Statewide Amendment 4: Star-Spangled Banner in public K-12 schools
If approved, local school boards would have to adopt policies so public K-12 schools play or allow the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours. If defeated, the Constitution would not change.
Official ballot wording
“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each public K-12 school to broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week during school hours.”
Yes changes the Alabama Constitution as described in the ballot statement.
No does not change the Alabama Constitution.
Financial impact
The retrieved official ballot-statement excerpt does not show a fiscal-impact line for Amendment 4, so the financial impact is not fully available from the source retrieved here.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot text suggests supporters may favor a weekly schoolwide patriotic music requirement and give schools a choice of broadcast or performance.
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot text suggests opponents may object to a statewide constitutional mandate on what schools must broadcast or permit during school hours.
Key facts
- Certified by the State on 2026-08-26.
- Placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as Statewide Amendment 4.
- Proposed by Act No. 2026-424 (Senate Bill 5, 2026 Regular Legislative Session).
- The Fair Ballot Commission states there is no implementing legislation directly related to the measure.
- The retrieved excerpt ends before the final fiscal-impact lines, so the full official financial text was not captured here.
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OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — 2026 Election Information↗OfficialAlabama Secretary of State — Statewide Ballot Measures↗OfficialFair Ballot Commission — Statewide Amendment 4 ballot statement↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.