HR388 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR388 creates a House Consent Calendar process and places three bills (HB147, HB455, SB71) on it for limited, non-amendable consideration on the 20th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a Consent Calendar under the Rules Committee for certain bills to be considered on the 20th legislative day or later if not reached in regular order. Allows members to object to listed bills by the adjournment of the 19th legislative day. Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. Lists the specific bills included: HB147 (euthanasia restrictions and related amendments), HB455 (education administrator appointment timelines and interim provisions; related amendments), SB71 (municipal annexations with conditions and amendments).

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, who can object to listed bills and, if on Consent Calendar, will have limited or no opportunity for amendment or debate.
• Sponsors and recipients of HB147, HB455, SB71, whose bills would be moved to Consent Calendar and proceed with minimal floor action.
• The general public may be affected indirectly through the policy changes in these bills (animal shelter euthanasia rules, local education administration, and municipal annexation rules).

Key Provisions

• Consent Calendar is created for specified bills to be considered on the 20th legislative day or later if not reached earlier.
• Members must file objections to listed bills by adjournment on the 19th legislative day.
• Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over.
• The included bills are HB147 (euthanasia restrictions and related amendments), HB455 (education superintendent appointment timelines and interim provisions with related amendments), SB71 (municipal annexations with amended Sec. 11-42-5).

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative