SJR35 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Alabama-Georgia Joint Interim Legislative Committee, estab.
Summary: SJR35 creates the Alabama-Georgia Joint Legislative Committee to work with Georgia lawmakers on issues common to both states.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a six-member Alabama committee (three House members and three Senate members) to meet with Georgia counterparts to discuss common issues and develop joint solutions. The chair and vice chair are elected at the first meeting. The committee can receive clerical support from the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, must report to the Legislature by the 10th legislative day of each Regular Session, and exists for four-year periods with the possibility of future reports. Members receive regular compensation but do not receive per diem or travel expenses for committee meetings.

Who It Affects
Alabama state legislators serving on the committee (three House members and three Senators) who will coordinate with Georgia counterparts and receive standard pay for their service (no extra per diem or travel pay for committee meetings).
Georgia state legislators who participate as counterparts in the Alabama-Georgia joint discussions to identify and address issues common to both states.

Key Provisions
Creates the Alabama-Georgia Joint Legislative Committee.
Committee composition: three Alabama House members appointed by the Speaker; three Alabama Senators (two appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and one by the Senate President Pro Tempore).
Chair and chairmanship of the committee elected at the first meeting.
Committee will meet with Georgia lawmakers to discuss common issues and seek joint solutions.
Clerical support provided by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House upon the chair's request.
Requires a report to the Legislature no later than the 10th legislative day of each Regular Session.
Committee continues to exist quadrennium and may file future reports as deemed appropriate.
Members receive regular compensation but are not entitled to per diem or travel expenses for committee meetings.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative