SJR16 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Supreme Court, urged to rule expeditiously

Summary

SJR16 is a joint resolution urging the Alabama Supreme Court to rule expeditiously on a pending case involving legislative procedure.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution expresses that the Legislature wants the Supreme Court to review Jefferson County v. Taxpayers and Citizens of Jefferson County (Case No. 1150326) as soon as possible and issue a ruling quickly. It notes the case deals with legislative procedure important to the Legislature. It does not change any laws or create new obligations; it is a formal, non-binding request from both houses.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Supreme Court — urged to review the pending case promptly and issue a ruling expeditiously.
• Parties to the case (Jefferson County and taxpayers/citizens involved) — whose case timing could influence outcomes related to legislative procedure.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Alabama Supreme Court to review Jefferson County v. Taxpayers and Citizens of Jefferson County (Case No. 1150326) at its earliest opportunity.
• Requests the Court to rule in an expeditious manner.
• Notes the case involves matters of Legislative procedure important to the Alabama Legislature.
• Adopted with concurrence of both houses of the Legislature.

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