MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA ) - Both of Alabama’s legislative chambers will see a bill this upcoming legislative session that would require state officeholders to be natural-born U.S. citizens.

“We feel like this proposal is common sense, and we feel that this insulates our highest elected officials from any type of foreign influence,” said Secretary of State Wes Allen (R-Alabama)

Sec. Allen said he is proposing the constitutional amendment in the interest of protecting Alabama. Since he is not a member of the legislature, Senator Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) will be sponsoring the senate’s version of the bill.

“I think it’s important in today’s climate when we look around the country at some of the influences that are going on in other states and other positions for our elected officials i

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