HJR48 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Mental Health Department, amendment to Rule 580-1-1-.19, entitled "Management Steering Committee," disapproval by Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review sustained
Summary: HJR48 sustains the Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review's disapproval of the Department of Mental Health's proposed repeal of Rule 580-1-1-.19, keeping the Management Steering Committee in place.
What This Bill Does
The bill confirms that the repeal of Rule 580-1-1-.19 was not approved. The Joint Committee had suggested an amendment, which the Department did not accept, so the rule remains active. No new changes to the rule are enacted; the Management Steering Committee continues to exist under the current rule.

Who It Affects
Department of Mental Health: its attempt to repeal Rule 580-1-1-.19 is blocked, so the rule stays in effect.
General public served by the Department of Mental Health: remains governed by the existing Management Steering Committee structure as defined by the rule.

Key Provisions
Sustains the joint committee's disapproval of the proposed repeal of Rule 580-1-1-.19, keeping the rule active.
Reaffirms the existence and function of the Management Steering Committee as described in Rule 580-1-1-.19.
Notes that the Department did not accept the suggested amendment to the rule.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative