HJR195 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Congress urged to enact legislation to require proposed federal administrative rules be ratified by at least 26 states

Summary

A nonbinding Alabama House resolution urging Congress to require that proposed federal administrative rules be ratified by at least 26 state legislatures before they can take effect.

What This Bill Does

It does not change Alabama law by itself. It urges Congress to pass federal legislation that would require ratification by 26 states within two years after a proposed rule is adopted. If such a law were enacted, proposed federal rules would take effect only after receiving ratification from at least 26 states, giving states a check on federal rulemaking.

Who It Affects

• Federal administrative agencies whose proposed rules would be subject to ratification if Congress passes such legislation.
• State legislatures in at least 26 states whose ratifications would be required for a rule to take effect.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to enact federal legislation requiring proposed federal rules be ratified by the legislatures of at least 26 states within two years after adoption of the proposed rule.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to each member of Alabama's Congressional Delegation.
• States the goal of limiting federal administrative agency powers and returning input to the states.

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