HB207 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Legislature, state of emergency, remote participation in legislative meetings and sessions under certain conditions, const. amend.

Summary

HB207 would amend the Alabama Constitution to allow legislators to participate remotely in meetings during declared states of emergency.

What This Bill Does

It would let members participate remotely in committee meetings and full sessions during a state of emergency, as allowed by rules set by each house. The rules must safeguard the integrity of the legislative process and ensure real-time, simultaneous communication and participation. The change would require a statewide vote to approve the constitutional amendment.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Legislature (both houses) who may participate remotely in meetings and sessions during a state of emergency, under house rules.
• Voters of Alabama who will vote on whether to approve the constitutional amendment to permit remote participation.

Key Provisions

• Defines remote participation as simultaneous, interactive participation using electronic or other technologies, including deliberation and voting, by members not physically present.
• During a state of emergency, legislators may participate remotely in committee meetings and sessions under rules adopted by each house.
• The rules must safeguard the integrity of the legislative process and maintain the deliberative nature by allowing simultaneous verbal communication among all participants.
• An election will be held to approve the proposed constitutional amendment.

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments