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AL HR15

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Amends nine rules (32, 35, 51, 56, 57, 58, 71, 74, and 93) of the Alabama House of Representatives.

  • Rule 32: Clarifies voting procedures using electrical roll call system, with viva voce voting as backup; allows previous roll calls to be reused on uncontested local bills and resolutions with motion approval.

  • Rules 35, 57, 58, 71: Expands authority to remove disorderly persons and members from House chambers and other legislative locations for conduct contrary to health and safety; allows Speaker to direct security removal and to clear areas upon written request of eleven members.

  • Rule 51: Adds provision allowing members to request recognition to speak via virtual voting tablet in addition to physical speak button at desk.

  • Rule 93: Updates reference from Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure 2010 Edition to 2020 Edition for matters not addressed in House rules.

Legislative Description

Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Estes intended to vote "Yea"

2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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