SJR6 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Ethics Commission, joint legislative committee created, to study confidentiality issues involving complaints

Summary

SJR6 creates a joint legislative committee to study confidentiality issues involving complaints filed with the State Ethics Commission.

What This Bill Does

It creates a six-member joint committee (three Senators and three House members) to study confidentiality issues related to Ethics Commission complaints. The committee will examine how confidentiality protects the credibility of individuals and how information is released after decisions are made. It must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the fifth day of the 2017 Regular Session.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Senate and House who serve on the committee will receive per diem and travel expenses for each meeting.
• People who file complaints with the State Ethics Commission and others interested in confidentiality policies will be affected by how these confidentiality rules are interpreted and potentially changed.

Key Provisions

• Creates a Joint Legislative Committee to investigate confidentiality issues involving complaints filed with the State Ethics Commission.
• Committee is made up of three Senate members chosen by the Lieutenant Governor and three House members chosen by the Speaker.
• Each member is entitled to per diem and travel expenses for days they attend committee meetings.
• Committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the fifth day of the 2017 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