AL HJR337

Creates a Joint Interim Legislative Committee on the Effects of the Use of Tasers on Students composed of five members: two House members appointed by the Speaker, one Senate member appointed by the President Pro Tempore, one Senate member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and one member appointed by the Governor.

Committee membership must be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state, with annual reporting to the Legislature on compliance with diversity requirements.

Committee shall study all facets of the effects of taser guns on students in grades K-12 and report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session.

Committee members receive regular legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for meeting attendance, with restrictions on duplicate payments when the Legislature is in session or for other state business.

Committee is limited to no more than six meetings with total expenditures not exceeding $5,000.00.