HR1 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

NOTIFYING THE SENATE OF THE CONVENING OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Summary

HR1 requires the Clerk of the Alabama House of Representatives to notify the Senate that the House is in session and ready to transact public business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Clerk must notify the Senate that the House is now in session and ready to conduct public business. This creates a formal, cross-chamber communication to confirm the House has convened and is prepared to work. It is a simple procedural change and does not change powers, funding, or voting rules. The bill has been signed into law as of March 7, 2023.

Who It Affects

• Clerk of the Alabama House of Representatives – must perform the notification to the Senate.
• Alabama Senate – receives notification that the House has convened and is ready to transact public business.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Clerk of the House must notify the Senate that the House is now in session and ready for the transaction of public business.
• Provision 2: The notification serves to inform the Senate that the House has convened and is prepared to conduct public business.

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

Subjects

House of Representatives, Senate notified that House is in session and ready to transact business