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68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

HJR 3 establishes a committee to escort Governor Kay Ivey to a joint session, ensuring a respectful and organized delivery of her address to the Alabama Legislature.

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Bill Summary · HJR 3

Summary of HJR 3: Committee Appointed to Escort Governor to Joint Session

Bill Number: HJR 3
Title: Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session
Status: Delivered to Governor
Introduced: February 4, 2025
Classification: Resolution
Subject: Legislature

Purpose and Intent

HJR 3 is a resolution of the Alabama Legislature that establishes a formal procedure for convening a joint session of both Houses to hear a message from the Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey. The resolution outlines the appointment of a committee to escort the Governor to this session, ensuring a respectful and organized process for the delivery of her address.

Key Provisions

  • Joint Session Timing: The resolution specifies that both Houses of the Alabama Legislature will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025, in the House of Representatives Chamber of the Alabama State Capitol.

  • Committee Appointment: A committee will be formed consisting of:

    • Three members from the Senate, appointed by the Presiding Officer of the Senate.
    • Three members from the House, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

  • Committee Responsibilities: The appointed committee will:

    • Wait upon the Governor to receive her message.
    • Escort the Governor to the House for the joint session.

Who Would Be Affected

This resolution primarily affects:
- Members of the Alabama Legislature: Both the Senate and House members will participate in the joint session.
- Governor Kay Ivey: The resolution facilitates her address to the Legislature, allowing her to communicate important messages and updates regarding state governance.

Procedural Aspects

  • Adoption Process: The resolution was introduced and adopted on the same day, February 4, 2025, through a voice vote.
  • Legislative Timeline:
    • February 4, 2025: Resolution introduced and adopted.
    • February 5, 2025: Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES.
    • February 25, 2025: Reported from the RULES committee and ready to enroll.
    • June 6, 2025: Delivered to the Governor.

Conclusion

HJR 3 serves a ceremonial and procedural function within the Alabama Legislature, ensuring that the Governor's address is conducted in an orderly manner. By appointing a committee to escort the Governor, the resolution underscores the importance of the Governor's message and the collaborative nature of the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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