HR42 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

House Rule 93 amended to designate 2010 Edition of Mason's Manual

Summary

This bill changes House Rule 93 to designate the 2010 Mason's Manual as the official parliamentary guide for the Alabama House.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Alabama House would officially adopt the 2010 edition of Mason's Manual as its standard reference for parliamentary procedure. This would guide how debates, motions, and other procedural questions are handled. It would establish that specific edition as the authority used to interpret House rules.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives and legislative staff who apply House rules and procedures
• Anyone involved in interpreting or applying parliamentary rulings within the House

Key Provisions

• Amends House Rule 93 to designate the 2010 edition of Mason's Manual as the official parliamentary reference for the Alabama House
• Defines the 2010 Mason's Manual as the governing guide for parliamentary procedure in 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