HJR3 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Governor, invited to address joint session of Legislature, committee appointed to escort to joint session

Summary

HJR3 would convene a joint session of Alabama’s Legislature to hear the Governor’s address and establish an escort committee for the event.

What This Bill Does

It sets a specific time and place for a joint session of the House and Senate to receive the Governor's message. It creates a six-member committee (three members from the House and three from the Senate) to wait on the Governor, inform him that the Houses will meet, and escort him to the House Chamber for the session. It is a ceremonial resolution and does not by itself change laws or policy.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House and Senate, who will participate in the joint session and fulfill the escort committee role.
• The Governor of Alabama, who will deliver the address and be escorted to the session.

Key Provisions

• A joint session of the House and Senate will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the House Chamber to hear the Governor's message.
• A committee of six will be appointed to wait upon the Governor, inform him that the Houses will meet, and escort him to the House Chamber for the joint session.
• The committee will consist of three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative