SJR1 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Summary

SJR1 creates a six-member committee (three Senate members and three House members) to officially notify the Governor that Alabama's Legislature is in session and ready to conduct business.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution appoints three Senate members (named by the Senate President) and three House members (named by the House Speaker) whose job is to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to transact business. It establishes a formal, ceremonial channel of communication between the Legislature and the Governor without outlining additional powers or actions.

Who It Affects

• Senate members who are named to the committee, who will be responsible for delivering the notification to the Governor
• House members who are named to the committee, who will be responsible for delivering the notification to the Governor

Key Provisions

• Creates a committee of three Senate members to be named by the Senate President to notify the Governor.
• Creates a committee of three House members to be named by the Speaker to notify the Governor.
• Requires the committees to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

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