HJR1 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Summary

A joint resolution creates a six-member committee to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

It sets up a committee of six people: three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate's presiding officer. The committee's job is to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to conduct business. The resolution describes the notification as the committee's purpose and does not create new laws.

Who It Affects

• House members: three chosen by the Speaker who will serve on the committee that informs the Governor the Legislature is in session, affecting their duties and appointment.
• Senate members: three chosen by the Presiding Officer who will serve on the committee that informs the Governor the Legislature is in session, affecting their duties and appointment.

Key Provisions

• Creates a six-member committee (three House members, three Senate members) to notify the Governor when the Legislature is in session.
• House members are named by the Speaker; Senate members are named by the Presiding Officer.
• The committee's task is to 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