SJR2 Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

2026 First Special Session

Title

Committee appointed to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in special session

Summary

SJR2 creates a six-member committee to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in a special session and ready to transact business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would appoint a committee of three Senate members and three House members to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in a special session and ready to transact business. The Senate Presiding Officer and the House Speaker would name the committee members. The committee’s job is solely to deliver the notification to the Governor and signal that business can proceed.

Who It Affects

• Three Senate members appointed by the Senate Presiding Officer to serve on the notification committee
• Three House members appointed by the Speaker to serve on the notification committee
• The Governor, who will receive formal notification that the Legislature is in a special session and ready to transact business

Key Provisions

• A committee of three Senators (appointed by the Senate Presiding Officer) and three Representatives (appointed by the Speaker) is created to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in a special session and ready to transact business.
• The resolution requires concurrence by both houses of the Legislature to appoint this committee and send the notification.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Nov 6, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions