HR287 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR287 creates a Consent Calendar for the Alabama House to streamline passage of certain bills with limited debate and no amendments.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a list of bills (Consent Calendar) to be considered on the 24th legislative day or later. Members may object to any listed bill by adjournment on the 23rd day. Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. The document also provides examples of bills that could be placed on the calendar, such as HB267, HB514, and HB349, illustrating the kinds of topics that may be included.

Who It Affects

• House of Representatives members, who may object to listed bills and must adhere to the no-amendment/debate rules for consent items.
• State agencies and local entities described in the example bills (e.g., State Health Insurance Board and Alabama Network of Children Advocacy Centers; counties receiving gas tax proceeds for vegetation management; motor vehicle agencies) that would be affected if those bills become law.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Consent Calendar for identified bills to be considered on the 24th legislative day or later.
• Allows members to object to listed bills by adjournment on the 23rd legislative day.
• Removes the ability to amend, substitute, debate, or carry over bills placed on the Consent Calendar.
• Provides examples of Bills on the Consent Calendar (HB267, HB514, HB349) to illustrate topics that may be included.

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