HB34 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joseph C. Mitchell

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Legislature, notice of legal action against legislators and legislative employees must be reported to each member of the Legislature, post notice on Internet website

Summary

HB34 would require Alabama Legislature departments and agencies to notify every member of the Legislature in writing and post the notice on the Legislature's website whenever a legal action is filed against the department, agency, or its employees in their official capacity.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires each department and agency to inform all legislators in writing about any legal action filed against them or their employees in official duties, and to publish the notice on the Legislature’s website. The notice must include the nature of the action and the relief being sought. The measure becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

Who It Affects

• Departments and agencies of the Alabama Legislature (must notify all members when legal action is filed)
• Members of the Alabama Legislature (receive written notices and see postings)

Key Provisions

• Requires each department and agency to notify every legislator in writing whenever a legal action is filed against the department, agency, or its employees acting officially.
• Notice must include the nature of the legal action and the relief sought.
• Notice must be posted on the Alabama Legislature's Internet website.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Legislature