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HJR2 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Demetrius C. Newton
Demetrius C. Newton
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
Summary

HJR2 creates a six-member joint committee to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, a committee of six would be formed: three House members named by the Speaker and three Senators named by the Senate. This committee's job is to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to conduct business. It establishes the notification process without creating new laws about how the Legislature operates beyond this notification role.

Who It Affects
  • Governor of Alabama, who will receive the notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
  • House members (three chosen by the Speaker) and Senate members (three chosen by the presiding Senate officer) who will serve on the notification committee.
Key Provisions
  • Creates a six-member committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
  • The committee consists of three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate presiding officer.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Legislative

Bill Actions

Does not have to go to Governor

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Smitherman motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Received in Senate

Speaker appoints Guin, Howard and Hubbard

Newton (D) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature