SJR1 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

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

Summary

SJR1 creates a six-member joint committee to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Senate and House would appoint three members each to form a committee. This committee's purpose is to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and prepared to conduct business. It is a concurrent, ceremonial resolution and does not by itself change existing laws or grant new powers.

Who It Affects

• Senate members (three named by the Senate President) who are chosen to serve on the notification committee
• House members (three named by the Speaker) who are chosen to serve on the notification committee

Key Provisions

• A committee of three Senate members and three House members is created to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business.
• Senate members are named by the Presiding Officer of the Senate; House members are named by the Speaker of the House.
• The resolution is a concurrent action by both chambers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative