HJR287 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Medal, established

Summary

Alabama creates a permanent joint legislative committee to oversee and award the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and the Legislative Meritorious Service Award.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a permanent joint committee made up of five House members and five Senate members to award the two honors annually. The committee must reflect the state's diversity, meet at least once a year, elect a chair and vice chair (with quadrennial elections), and receive administrative support and legislator compensation. The process includes public notices, reporting to the Secretary of State, and coordination by appointing authorities.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers in Alabama who demonstrate extraordinary courage and exceptional service, who will be considered for and awarded the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and the Legislative Meritorious Service Award each year.
• Members of the Alabama House and Senate who will serve on the committee, receive compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for committee meetings, and oversee the award process.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award.
• Committee composition: five House members (including at least one minority) and five Senate members (including at least one minority); terms align with elected terms; diversity requirements to reflect state demographics.
• Annual award of the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and the Legislative Meritorious Service Award to officers demonstrating extraordinary courage and exceptional service.
• First meeting called by the Speaker; chair and vice chair elected, with quadrennium elections for these positions.
• Committee may meet as needed, at least once per year, to conduct business during sessions, recesses, and interim periods.
• Administrative support provided by the Legislative Services Agency, Clerk of the House, and Secretary of the Senate.
• Legislative members receive compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for attendance at meetings.
• Notice of meetings, list of members, and copies of final reports and documents must be provided to the Secretary of State.
• Copies of the resolution are provided to the appointing authorities.

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Subjects

Public Safety & Emergencies