House Resolution 1 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Notifying the Senate of the convening of the House of Representatives

Summary

This resolution requires the House Clerk to notify the Senate when the Alabama House is convened and ready to transact public business.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a formal process for informing the Senate that the House has convened and is prepared to proceed with its work. Notification is sent by the Clerk of the House to the Senate to coordinate legislative activity between chambers. It is a procedural change and does not change existing laws, powers, or voting rules. Aims to improve communication and timing between the two chambers during sessions.

Who It Affects

• Senate members and staff, who receive official notice that the House is in session and ready to transact public business.
• Clerk of the House and House staff, who are responsible for issuing the notification.

Key Provisions

• The Clerk of the House must notify the Senate that the House is in session and ready to transact public business.
• The notification confirms the House's convened status and readiness to proceed with public business.
• This is a procedural resolution and does not alter existing laws, powers, or voting procedures.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions