HR143 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR143 sets up a Consent Calendar for certain House bills, changing how they are considered and restricting amendments and debate.

What This Bill Does

Designates HB97 and HB222 as items to be handled on a Consent Calendar. Creates rules that these bills will be considered on the 14th legislative day (or later if not reached) and cannot be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. Gives members until adjournment on the 13th legislative day to object to any bill placed on the Consent Calendar.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives, who may object to listed consent bills by the deadline.
• HB97 and HB222 sponsors and the people affected by those bills (HB97 relates to donated funds, equipment, or property for organized search, air, and rescue squads; HB222 concerns crimes and penalties related to bestiality).

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Consent Calendar to group certain bills for quicker consideration.
• Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over.
• Members have until adjournment on the 13th legislative day to object to any listed bill.
• Lists HB97 (amending Sec. 9-3-18 regarding donated funds, equipment, or property to organized search, air, and rescue squads) and HB222 (relating to bestiality and related crimes and penalties) as items on the Consent Calendar.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.