SJR34 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Larry Dixon

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Legislature, former members, issuance of identification cards authorized (2010-20294)

Summary

SJR34 authorizes former members and officers of the Alabama Legislature (including former Governor upon request) to obtain official legislative identification cards to access the Legislature and State House.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill allows former legislators and officers to receive an official ID card identifying them as such. The card can be used to gain admission to the floors of the House and Senate according to each body's rules, and to enter the Alabama State House during normal business hours at security-staffed entrances.

Who It Affects

• Former members of the Alabama Legislature (House or Senate) and former officers (including former presiding officer of the Senate) who request and receive an ID card.
• Former Governor upon request.
• Security personnel and facilities staff who manage access to the House, Senate floors, and State House entrances.

Key Provisions

• Former members or officers of either house, including any former presiding officer of the Senate, and former Governor upon request, may receive an official legislative identification card.
• The card identifies the holder as a former member or officer of the Legislature.
• The cards may be used for admission to the floors of the House and Senate in accordance with each body's rules.
• The cards may be used for admission to the Alabama State House during normal business hours at security-staffed entrances.

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