SJR1 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

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

Summary

A joint resolution to appoint a six-member committee to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

Creates a committee of six lawmakers (three from the Senate and three from the House) to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to conduct business. The Senate members are named by the Senate’s Presiding Officer, and the House members are named by the Speaker. The resolution requires concurrence by both chambers.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama - will receive formal notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• Members of the Senate and House who are appointed to the six-member notification committee - will serve on the committee to perform the notification.

Key Provisions

• A committee of three Senate members (named by the Senate Presiding Officer) and three House members (named by the Speaker) is appointed to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready for business.
• Both chambers must concur in the resolution (i.e., approval by both the Senate and the House).

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