HJR2 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Summary

HJR2 would create a six-member joint committee (3 House members named by the Speaker and 3 Senate members named by the Senate Presiding Officer) to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it establishes a six-member committee to officially inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to conduct business. The House members are appointed by the Speaker, and the Senate members are appointed by the Presiding Officer. It is a joint resolution, meaning both houses of the Legislature agree to create and use this committee for the notification.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House of Representatives who are named by the Speaker to serve on the committee
• Members of the Alabama Senate who are named by the Presiding Officer to serve on the committee
• The Governor, who would receive the notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business

Key Provisions

• A committee of six members total: three from the House appointed by the Speaker and three from the Senate appointed by the Presiding Officer
• The committee's purpose is to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
• The resolution requires concurrence by both houses of the Legislature (joint resolution)

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