HJR9 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Summary

This House Joint Resolution would appoint a governor-appointed committee to notify that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

It designates a committee appointed by the Governor to notify that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business. It creates a formal mechanism to signal session status to the Legislature and the public. It is a resolution and does not change existing law.

Who It Affects

• Governor and the appointed committee: responsible for issuing the notification about the Legislature's session status.
• Legislature and the public: receive formal notification that the Legislature is in session and prepared to transact business.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a committee appointed by the Governor to notify that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• Defines that the notification is intended to inform both chambers and the public about the Legislature's status.
• Classifies the measure as a House Joint Resolution, not a change to existing statutory law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative