HJR473 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, electing legislative members

Summary

HJR473 elects Alabama's House District 95 representative to serve as the state's elected member on the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, with the Senate District 35 senator filling the remainder if the term becomes vacant.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama House would designate the District 95 representative as Alabama's elected member on the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. If that term is vacated, the Legislature would elect the Senator from Senate District 35 to serve the remainder of the term. The Clerk of the House must send a certified copy of the act to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Who It Affects

• House District 95 Representative, who would become Alabama's official member of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
• Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, which would have Alabama's designated legislative representative as a member

Key Provisions

• Elects the House District 95 representative as Alabama's elected legislative representative on the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
• If the term is vacated, elects the Senator representing Senate District 35 to serve the remainder of the term as Alabama's representative
• Requires the Clerk of the House to forward a certified copy of the act to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
• Cites Alabama Code sections 9-12-180 and 9-12-181 as the authority for electing the legislative representative

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