Summary of action in Alabama Legislature

1/11/2011 4:38:24 PM - AP News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the organizational session:HOUSE—Re-elected Rep. Mike Hubbard as speaker and Rep. Victor Gaston as speaker pro tem.—Approved operating rules for the House.—Passing a resolution praising Auburn University for its national football championship.—Held a moment of silence for the shooting victims in Arizona.SENATE—Re-elected Sen. Del Marsh as president pro tem.—Approved operating rules for the Senate.—Passed a resolution congratulating the Auburn University football team.—Announced the membership for each Senate committee.AGENDA—Senate meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday.—House and Senate have a joint session in the House chamber at 10 a.m. Wednesday to enact joint operating rules.—House meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.