SJR7 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Phillip W. WilliamsTom WhatleyWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Alabama-Georgia Joint Interim Legislative Committee, estab.

Summary

Creates the Alabama-Georgia Joint Legislative Committee to discuss common issues with Georgia and promote cooperation.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a six-member Alabama joint committee with three House members and three Senate members to meet with Georgia counterparts and discuss shared issues. The chair and the vice chair are chosen at the first meeting. The committee must report to the Alabama Legislature by the 10th legislative day of each Regular Session and will exist from quadrennium to quadrennium. Members receive their regular compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for committee meetings, but no extra pay or per diem when the Legislature is in session or if they are paid for other state business on the same dates; clerical assistance can be provided upon the chair's request.

Who It Affects

• Alabama House members selected for the committee, who would participate in meetings and receive compensation and travel expenses
• Alabama Senate members selected for the committee, who would participate and be compensated
• Georgia state legislators who participate with Alabama counterparts in joint meetings

Key Provisions

• Establishes a six-member Alabama-Georgia Joint Legislative Committee (three from the House, three from the Senate) with leaders elected at the first meeting
• Requires regular meetings with Georgia lawmakers to discuss shared issues and seek joint solutions
• Requires a report to the Alabama Legislature by the 10th legislative day of each Regular Session and allows continuation of the committee quadrennium with possible future reports
• Provides clerical support when needed and sets compensation rules: members receive regular pay, per diem, and travel expenses for committee meetings, but not extra pay when the Legislature is in session or if other state payments cover those dates

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