HJR3 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Governor, invited to address joint session of Legislature, committee appointed to escort to joint session
Summary: This joint resolution invites the Governor to address a joint session of the Alabama Legislature and creates a six-member escort committee to accompany him to the session.
What This Bill Does
It sets a specific date, time, and location for a joint session to hear the Governor's message. It appoints a committee of six members (three from the House and three from the Senate) to wait on the Governor, inform the chambers that the session will begin, and escort the Governor into the House Chamber. It is a ceremonial, one-time arrangement for the Governor's address.

Who It Affects
Governor of Alabama - invited to speak at the joint session and will be escorted into the chamber by a six-member committee.
Members of the Alabama House and Senate - the two chambers will convene for the joint session, and a six-member escort committee will be appointed to facilitate the Governor's address.

Key Provisions
A joint session of the House and Senate will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in the House Chamber of the State Capitol to hear the Governor's message.
A committee of six members (three from the House named by the Speaker, and three from the Senate named by the Senate) will be appointed to wait upon the Governor, inform the Houses that the session will begin, and escort the Governor to the House Chamber.

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