HR277 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR277 creates a House Consent Calendar process and lists HB318 to be considered under it without amendments or debate on a set day.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a Consent Calendar process controlled by the Rules Committee. Bills placed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered on the 20th legislative day (or later if not reached). Members may file objections to listed bills by the end of the 19th day. Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over. HB318 is included on the Consent Calendar and falls under these rules, with its subject matter related to codification and duties of the Secretary of State.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives: may object to listed bills by the 19th day but cannot amend, substitute, or debate those bills once they’re on the Consent Calendar.
• HB318 and similar listed bills: will be considered under the Consent Calendar rules, meaning they are expedited and cannot be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over when proceedings occur on the designated day.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Consent Calendar process for listed bills to be considered on a predefined date by the House.
• Sets an objection window: members must file objections by adjournment on the 19th legislative day.
• Requires that bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over.
• Specifies HB318 is included on the Consent Calendar, with its content related to codification and duties of the Secretary of State.

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