SJR1 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Summary

SJR1 creates a six-member 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 three Senators and three Representatives would be appointed by the Senate President and House Speaker to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to begin work. The notification confirms the start of the session and readiness to conduct business, but does not specify additional duties beyond the notification.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama — will receive formal notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
• Legislature (Senate and House) — establishes a formal notifying committee and assigns appointment by the Senate President and House Speaker

Key Provisions

• Creates a six-member committee: three Senators and three Representatives to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
• Senate members are named by the Senate Presiding Officer; House members are named by the Speaker of the House
• Committee's purpose is to inform the Governor that the session has begun and that the Legislature is ready to proceed with business

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