HJR19 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Emergency Task Force, school safety and security, created

Summary

HJR19 creates an Emergency Task Force on School Safety and Security to study current laws and recommend immediate safety improvements for Alabama schools.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a diverse task force to review state safety laws, identify gaps, and suggest concrete legislative actions. The group must appoint members within 30 days, hold its first meeting by August 1, 2016, elect officers, and deliver findings by December 31, 2016, after which the task force dissolves; state lawmakers provide staff support and members may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, though they serve without pay.

Who It Affects

• Students and school staff will benefit from potential safety policy improvements resulting from the task force's work.
• Educators, local administrators, school boards, resource officers, and various law enforcement and state agencies will participate in and implement safety policy changes.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Emergency Task Force on School Safety and Security with diverse membership from education, law enforcement, mental health, emergency management, IT, and government.
• Task force duties include a comprehensive review of current laws, regulations, protocols, and standards related to school safety and identifying any gaps.
• Requires the task force to submit immediate legislative recommendations to the Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, and relevant committees.
• Appointments must be made within 30 days; first meeting by August 1, 2016; task force to elect officers and set subsequent meeting dates.
• The House and Senate provide staff support; members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
• Findings and recommendations are due by December 31, 2016, at which point the task force is dissolved.
• A copy of the resolution is sent to all appointing authorities.

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