Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, to which committee shall be referred all bills and matters relating to Alabama’s agriculture and forestry, as well as wildlife, water resources, land, air, environmental protection, and ensuring the preservation of fish and game for future generations of Alabamians” (Senate Rule 48(a)(9)).
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Banking and Insurance, to which committee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning: banks, banking, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions in this state, including the small loan business; and all bills and other matters concerning the business of insurance in Alabama, including bills and other matters relating to private pension and retirement systems” (Senate Rule 48(a)(10)).
Senate Children and Youth Health Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Children and Youth Health, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters relating to the children and youth of Alabama; and all bills that relate to the operation of programs managed by the Department of Human Resources; and welfare reform” (Senate Rule 48(a)(14)).
Senate Confirmations Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Confirmations, to which shall be referred nominations, appointments by the Governor and all other appointments requiring confirmation (Rule 32), is empowered to hold hearings and take testimony regarding those matters where deemed appropriate” (Senate Rule 48(a)(4)).
Senate Education Policy Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Education Policy, to which committee shall be referred bills addressing all education reforms in primary, secondary, post secondary, higher education and the Department of Education, as well as other matters relating to the children and youth of Alabama” (Senate Rule 48(a)(8)).
Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Finance and Taxation Education, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters concerning the Education Trust Fund in regard to revenues, appropriations, expenditures, state bond issues relating to projects which fall within the scope of education fund expenditures, and public debts of the state, and the administration of the state’s taxation and revenue law, including measures that would require new expenditures or increases in appropriations of state funds or that would affect any reductions in state revenue, as well as comprehensive accountability of all departments and entities which are funded by the Education Budget, including, but not limited to, competent expenditures of all monies appropriated from the Education Budget and performance accountability at all levels” (Senate Rule 48(a)(2)).
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters concerning the State General Fund in regard to revenues, appropriations, expenditures, state bond issues relating to projects which fall within the scope of general fund expenditures, and public debts of the state, and the administration of the state’s taxation and revenue law, including measures that would require new expenditures or increases in appropriations of state funds or that would affect any reductions in state revenue, as well as comprehensive accountability of all departments and entities which are funded by the General Fund Budget, including, but not limited to, competent expenditures of all monies appropriated from the General Fund Budget and performance accountability at all levels” (Senate Rule 48(a)(3)).
Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, to which committee shall be referred bills pertaining to job creation and economic development, the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Labor, the expansion of existing industry, the creation of small businesses, the maintenance of existing small businesses, the recruitment of other small businesses, the economic development of communities, as well as matters pertaining to real estate, housing, the condition, development, and interest of the workforce, and other matters relating to economic growth, and also when appropriate, all bills and other matters related to bringing accountability to the use of taxpayer’s dollars” (Senate Rule 48(a)(11)).
Senate Healthcare Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Healthcare, to which committee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning the health of the people of Alabama; the operation of programs managed by the Department of Human Resources; the needs of senior citizens; welfare reform; and any other matters which affect the health care of the citizens of Alabama” (Senate Rule 48(a)(13)).
Senate Judiciary Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on the Judiciary, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters concerning crime and punishment, law enforcement, the judiciary and other matters affecting the criminal or civil laws of Alabama” (Senate Rule 48(a)(5)).
Senate Rules Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Rules shall have supervision over the Revision of the Journal, Enrolled Bills, and Engrossed Bills. In addition, the Committee on Rules shall consider and report on matters required by the Rules of the Senate, as follows: motions or resolutions to set aside a regular order of business (Rule 9); motions or resolutions for a Special Order (Rules 9 and 13); special rules that debate on a pending measure shall cease at a certain hour and a vote be taken on the measure (Rule 20); propositions to suspend, modify, or amend any rule or any part thereof (Rule 35); all resolutions that may be referred to it (Rule 55). Also, the Committee on Rules shall render advisory opinions to any lobbyist who seeks advice about the rules relating to lobbying, and the committee shall make recommendations regarding the imposition of penalties prescribed for violations of the rules relating to lobbying” (Senate Rule 48(a)(1)).
Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on State Governmental Affairs, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters concerning the organization and operation of state government, state procurement practices, state bid laws, state contracts, as well as state agency sunset and reauthorization” (Senate Rule 48(a)(6)).
Senate Tourism Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Tourism, to which committee shall be referred all bills relating to increasing tourism from both domestic and international markets and the maintenance of the tourism-related industries in Alabama and any general bill providing for or dealing with pari-mutuel betting, gambling, or games of chance or affecting an existing facility thereof” (Senate Rule 48(a)(15)).
Senate Transportation and Energy Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Transportation and Energy, to which committee shall be referred bills and other matters concerning: motor vehicles; traffic regulation; highways; railways; airports; air transportation; mining and reclamation; waste and waste reduction; oil, gas, and all other energy matters; common carriers or other forms of transportation; utilities and utility systems; and ports, harbors, and docks” (Senate Rule 48(a)(12)).
Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety, to which committee shall be referred bills and matters addressing military affairs, the National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and public safety” (Senate Rule 48(a)(16)).
Committees with Local Jurisdictions #
Senate County and Municipal Government Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on County and Municipal Government, to which committee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning the organization, operation, and government of any incorporated municipality in the State of Alabama and matters relating to the organization, operation, and government of counties in Alabama” (Senate Rule 48(a)(7)).
Senate Jefferson County Legislation Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“[C]ommittee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning local legislation in Jefferson County. Local legislation under this rule shall consist of any bill that applies to any political subdivision or subdivisions of the state less than the whole. The Committee on Jefferson County Legislation shall consist of all those Senators whose districts include any part of Jefferson County” (Senate Rule 48(a)(17b.)).
Senate Local Legislation Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“[C]ommittee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning local legislation in counties other than Jefferson, Mobile, Madison, and Shelby. Local legislation under this rule shall consist of any bill that applies to any political subdivision or subdivisions of the state less than the whole, exclusive of those counties excepted under this rule” (Senate Rule 48(a)(17a.)).
Senate Madison County Legislation Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“[C]ommittee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning local legislation in Madison County. The Committee on Madison County Legislation shall consist of all those Senators whose districts include any part of Madison County”(Senate Rule 48(a)(17d.)).
Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“[C]ommittee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning local legislation in Mobile County. Local legislation under this rule shall consist of any bill that applies to any political subdivision or subdivisions of the state less than the whole. The Committee on Mobile County Legislation shall consist of all those Senators whose districts include any part of Mobile County” (Senate Rule 48(a)(17c.)).
Senate Shelby County Legislation Committee #
Committees do not have their own websites. Membership can be found on the Senate Standing Committees page.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“[C]ommittee shall be referred all bills and other matters concerning local legislation in Shelby County. The Committee on Shelby County Legislation shall consist of all those Senators whose districts include any part of Shelby County” (Senate Rule 48(a)(17e.)).
