SJR60 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Compensation, Legislature, sentiment to waive compensation related to 2015 Special Session or sessions if Legislature fails to pass budgets in 2015 Reg. Sess.

Summary

SJR60 is a non-binding resolution saying Alabama lawmakers should waive their pay for any 2015 Special Session if the budgets aren’t approved in the 2015 Regular Session.

What This Bill Does

It states the Legislature’s sentiment that if they fail to pass both the General Fund and Education budgets during the 2015 Regular Session, all members should forgo compensation for any 2015 Special Session convened to address those budgets. It does not create a new law, but expresses an intent among lawmakers.

Who It Affects

• Legislators (both Senate and House members) would be expected to waive their compensation for a 2015 Special Session if budgets aren’t passed in Regular Session.
• State budget finances and compensation practices would be affected in practice by any move to waive pay for lawmakers during a 2015 Special Session.

Key Provisions

• Expresses sentiment that lawmakers should waive compensation for any 2015 Special Session called to consider the budgets.
• Applies only if the Legislature fails to pass both the General Fund and Education Budgets during the 2015 Regular Session.

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