HJR2 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
Summary: HJR2 creates a six-member committee (three from the House and three from the Senate) to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it designates six legislators to form a notification committee: three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate. The committee's job is to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to conduct business. This is a formal step to communicate the Legislature's status and does not create new laws, powers, or funding.

Who It Affects
Legislators who will serve on the six-member committee (three from the House and three from the Senate), appointed by the Speaker and the Senate.
The Governor, who will be notified that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

Key Provisions
Establishes a committee of six to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
Committee composition: three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate.
The resolution is adopted by both chambers (concurrence of the House and Senate).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative