SJR1 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

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 senators and three representatives) to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill establishes a committee of three Senate members named by the Senate Presiding Officer and three House members named by the Speaker. This committee's job is to formally notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to begin business. It is a ceremonial step approved by both chambers and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama — will receive notification from the committee that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• Members of the Alabama Senate and Alabama House of Representatives — will be appointed to the six-member committee (3 from each chamber) to perform the notification.

Key Provisions

• A committee of three Senate members named by the Senate Presiding Officer.
• A committee of three House members named by the Speaker of the House.
• The committee's purpose is 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