HJR110 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Allen Farley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Task Force on 21st Century Firearm Laws, established
Summary: A House Joint Resolution to create a Task Force on 21st Century Firearm Laws to review Alabama's gun laws and recommend changes.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a diverse Task Force to study Alabama firearm laws and compare them with other states, identifying issues and proposing legislative actions. The group must deliver recommendations by the last day of the 2017 Legislative Session or by October 1, 2017, after which it will be dissolved. Appointments are to be completed within 30 days, with a first meeting called by the Speaker and co-chairs chosen by the Speaker and the Senate leader; there is staff support and specific compensation rules for members.

Who It Affects
State and local government and law enforcement agencies that appoint task force members and provide staff support; they will coordinate appointments and allocate resources for meetings
Alabama residents, including firearm owners, students, educators, and others who could be affected by any future firearm laws recommended by the task force

Key Provisions
Establishes the Task Force on 21st Century Firearm Laws to review and assess firearm laws in Alabama
Defines diverse membership including state agencies, legislators, law enforcement, education, mental health officials, district attorneys, and four gun rights advocacy groups with at least 50 members
Requires diversity in appointments to reflect racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state
Task force duties: review Alabama laws, review laws in other states, identify issues, and propose legislative actions
Mandates a final report of recommendations by the last day of the 2017 Regular Session or by October 1, 2017 if extended, after which the task force is dissolved
Appointments within 30 days; first meeting scheduled by the Speaker; co-chairs selected by the Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore; officers elected at the first meeting
House and Senate provide necessary staff; members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for approved expenses; legislative members receive compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for meeting attendance

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