HR328 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

House HR328 creates a Consent Calendar and places SB58 and SB94 on it for quick passage with no amendments or debate.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a Consent Calendar process for the House, listing SB58 and SB94 to be considered on the 20th legislative day (or later if needed). Members can file objections to listed bills by the 19th day. Bills on the Consent Calendar cannot be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. SB58 would authorize funding for the Alabama Law Institute from government and other sources, with a new Sec. 29-8-6; SB94 would modify traffic rules to address bicyclists, including signaling a right turn with an extended right arm by bicyclists (amending Sec. 32-5A-263).

Who It Affects

• Bicyclists and general motorists in Alabama—affected by SB94's update to signaling and right-turn rules.
• Alabama Law Institute and entities funding/receiving funds—affected by SB58's funding authorization and new Sec. 29-8-6.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Establishes a Consent Calendar for specified bills, sets timing (20th day), and prohibits amendments, substitutions, debates, or carryover for consent calendar bills; allows objections by the 19th day.
• Provision 2: Identifies SB58 and SB94 on the consent calendar; SB58 authorizes funding for the Alabama Law Institute from governmental/other sources and adds Sec. 29-8-6; SB94 amends Sec. 32-5A-263 to allow bicyclists to use a right arm signaling method for right turns.

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