HR357 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR357 creates a Consent Calendar for two bills and restricts amendments and debate on those items.

What This Bill Does

It designates HB503 and HB513 to be considered on a Consent Calendar on the 21st legislative day (or later if needed) with objections allowed until the 20th day’s adjournment. Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. HB503 deals with court costs and funding distribution to the Public Defender Fund (in relation to the 25th Judicial Circuit and related acts), and HB513 lets the Jacksonville State University board of trustees participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, who may file objections to the listed consent items by the 20th legislative day adjournment.
• The 25th Judicial Circuit (Marion and Winston Counties), regarding court costs and distribution to the Public Defender Fund as amended by related acts, and Jacksonville State University’s board of trustees, regarding meetings by telephone or video conference.

Key Provisions

• Designates HB503 and HB513 as part of the Consent Calendar for quick consideration on the 21st legislative day or later if not reached earlier.
• Members may file objections to consent calendar items until adjournment on the 20th legislative day.
• Consent Calendar bills may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over to a later legislative day.
• HB503 concerns court costs, the assessment and distribution to the Public Defender Fund, and changes after repeal of Act 720, 1978 Reg. Sess., amended by Act 2011-576, 2011 Reg. Sess.
• HB513 authorizes Jacksonville State University board of trustees to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under specified conditions.

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