HJR2 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Summary

A joint resolution creates a six-member committee (three from the House and three from the Senate) to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would appoint a six-member committee to inform the Governor when the Legislature is in session and prepared to begin work. Three members would be chosen by the Speaker of the House and three by the Presiding Officer of the Senate. The committee's job is solely to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama, who would receive the notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• Three Alabama House members and three Alabama Senate members who are named to serve on the committee (to be named by the Speaker and the Senate Presiding Officer respectively).

Key Provisions

• Creates a committee of six to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• The committee is made up of three House members (named by the Speaker) and three Senate members (named by the Presiding Officer of the Senate).
• The committee's purpose is to officially 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