HJR3 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Summary

HJR3 would appoint a six-member committee to wait on the Governor, receive her message, and escort her to a joint session of the Legislature.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill creates a committee of three Senate members and three House members to meet with Governor Kay Ivey, receive her message for the joint session, and escort her to the House chamber for the evening session. It also specifies the joint session date, time, and location for hearing the Governor's message.

Who It Affects

• Governor of Alabama (her message will be received and she will be escorted to the joint session)
• Members of the Alabama Senate and Alabama House of Representatives (three from each chamber are appointed to form the escort committee)

Key Provisions

• A committee of three Senators and three Representatives will be appointed to wait on the Governor, receive her message, and escort her to the joint session.
• The joint session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 5, 2019, in the House of Representatives Chamber, for the purpose of hearing the Governor's message.
• The committee is intended to both advise the Governor and serve as the escort to the House.

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