HJR2 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2019

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Summary

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

What This Bill Does

It establishes a committee of six people: three members from the House named by the Speaker, and three members from the Senate named by the Senate Presiding Officer. The committee's job is to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in special session and ready to conduct business. The resolution requires concurrence by both the House and the Senate.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama, who will receive official notification that the Legislature is in special session and ready to transact business.
• Members of the Alabama House and Senate, specifically the six legislators who will serve on the notification committee (three from each chamber) as appointed by their respective leaders.

Key Provisions

• Creates a six-member committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in special session and ready to transact business.
• Committee composition: three House members named by the Speaker and three Senate members named by the Senate Presiding Officer.
• Purpose: to officially inform the Governor that the Legislature is in special session and prepared to conduct business.
• Requires concurrence of both chambers (House and Senate) for the resolution.

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