HR189 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR189 creates a Consent Calendar in the Alabama House and places four bills on it for streamlined consideration.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a Consent Calendar process in the House for a specific group of bills. The four listed bills (HB98, HB215, HB237, HB348) would be considered on the Consent Calendar on the 19th legislative day (or later if not reached). Members can file objections to any listed bill up to the adjournment on the 18th legislative day. Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over.

Who It Affects

• House members and staff: they can file objections to listed bills and follow the consent calendar process.
• Sponsors of HB98, HB215, HB237, HB348 and the general public: these bills may move forward more quickly with limited debate or amendment, affecting how and when they become law.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Consent Calendar mechanism for certain bills in the House of Representatives.
• Specifies that HB98, HB215, HB237, and HB348 are included on the Consent Calendar.
• Sets the timing for consideration on the 19th legislative day (or later if not reached).
• Allows objections to listed bills until adjournment on the 18th legislative day.
• Prohibits amendments, substitutions, debates, or carryover for bills 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.