HB139 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the governing body of a municipality is required to hold regular meetings and the presiding officer may call special meetings. In addition, the presiding officer is required to call a special meeting when requested by the mayor or two council members. Existing law does not provide a procedure to cancel a meeting or give notice when it is known that a quorum will not be available.
This bill would authorize the presiding officer of a municipal council to cancel a meeting if the presiding officer receives written notice that a quorum will not be present.
To amend Section 11-43-50, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to meetings of a municipal governing body with a Mayor/Council form of government; to authorize the presiding officer to cancel a meeting and give notice that a meeting will not occur due to an anticipated lack of quorum.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2013 | S | Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Governmental Affairs |
| May 9, 2013 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| May 7, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
| April 30, 2013 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1005 |
| April 30, 2013 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| February 14, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 5, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB139 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature