HJR211 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Joint Interim Legislative Committee on the Recompilation of the Constitution, created

Summary

A temporary joint committee is created to guide the recompilation of Alabama’s Constitution with public input, leading to a proposed revision and dissolving after the 2022 session.

What This Bill Does

It forms a joint interim committee with specified House, Senate, and public members to work with the Legislative Services Agency Director on drafting a revised constitution as required by Act 2019-271. The committee may hold public meetings to hear input and must promote transparency, with staff support from the LSA. It must meet by July 1, 2021, elect leadership, and dissolve at the end of the 2022 Regular Session.

Who It Affects

• House members and Senate members who serve on the committee and receive compensation for attending meetings
• Members of the public who are appointed to the committee or who participate in public hearings to provide input
• Staff of the Legislative Services Agency who assist the committee

Key Provisions

• Creates the Joint Interim Legislative Committee on the Recompilation of the Constitution with defined House, Senate, and public memberships
• Requires the first meeting by July 1, 2021, electing a chair and vice chair; provides compensation for legislative members and access to travel expenses
• Authorizes public meetings and public testimony to gather input, promoting transparency in the revision process
• Lists staff support from the Legislative Services Agency to assist the committee and dictates dissolution upon sine die of the 2022 Regular Session
• Aligns the committee’s work with Act 2019-271 by guiding changes such as removing racist language, deleting duplicative/repealed sections, consolidating economic development provisions, and organizing local amendments by county

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