HB207 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Alabama legislators to participate remotely in committee meetings and house sessions during declared states of emergency.

• Defines "remote participation" as simultaneous, interactive participation including deliberating and voting by electronic or technological means for members not physically present.

• Requires each house of the Legislature to adopt rules ensuring remote participation technology safeguards legislative integrity and maintains deliberative character through simultaneous verbal communication among all members.

• Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in an election held in accordance with existing constitutional procedures.

• Election officials must assign a ballot number and present the amendment to voters with a simple "Yes ( ) No ( )" format.