SJR1 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2015
Title: Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business
Summary: A joint committee of three senators and three representatives would be appointed to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill creates a six-member committee (3 Senate members named by the Senate President and 3 House members named by the Speaker) to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to begin business. It establishes the formal mechanism for notification but does not specify how the notification must be delivered.

Who It Affects
Governor of Alabama, who would receive formal notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
Six lawmakers (three from the Senate and three from the House) who would serve on the notification committee, appointed by the Senate President and the House Speaker.

Key Provisions
Creates a committee of three Senate members and three House members to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready for business.
Members are to be named by the Presiding Officer of the Senate and by the Speaker of the House.

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