HJR171 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Business Litigation and Complex Litigation Study Committee, established, committee to study feasibility of

Summary

Establishes a study committee to assess the feasibility of creating a Business Litigation Court (and possibly a Complex Litigation Court) in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

Creates a joint study committee with lawmakers, judiciary, bar, and business representatives to evaluate whether Alabama should have a dedicated Business Litigation Court, including potential benefits, drawbacks, scope, and required resources. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature at least one month before the 2016 Regular Session. It meets at least monthly starting in 2015, elects a chair and vice chair at its first meeting, serves without pay, and dissolves after its final report unless the Legislature authorizes it to continue.

Who It Affects

• Alabama lawmakers and judicial officials who appoint or serve on the committee and who would be involved in any subsequent decisions about creating a new court.
• Attorneys, judges, bar associations, business groups, and other legal stakeholders who could be affected by the potential creation and operation of a Business Litigation Court.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Business Litigation and Complex Litigation Study Committee to study feasibility of creating a Business Litigation Court in Alabama.
• Sets detailed membership from legislative leaders, judiciary, governor's advisor, and professional associations, with efforts to ensure geographic, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity.
• Requires the committee to study potential benefits, detriments, feasibility, and possible scope; identify necessary resources; and report to the Legislature at least one month before the 2016 Regular Session.
• Requires monthly meetings (at least) starting the second month after the 2015 Regular Session adjournment; first meeting set by the Governor's Legal Advisor; committee to elect a chair and vice chair; members serve without compensation; and dissolve after the final report unless extended.

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