The resolution establishes the Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Meritorious Service Award in Alabama. This committee is tasked with the annual awarding of the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and the Legislative Meritorious Service Award to law enforcement officers who exhibit extraordinary courage and exceptional service in their duties. The committee will consist of ten members, with five appointed by the Speaker of the House and five by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, ensuring representation from both majority and minority parties, as well as diversity in terms of race, gender, geography, and economic background.
The committee will hold its first meeting at the call of the Speaker of the House, where it will elect a chair and vice chair, and it is required to meet at least once a year. The committee will receive administrative support from the Legislative Services Agency, the Clerk of the House, and the Secretary of the Senate. Members will be compensated for their attendance at meetings, and all meetings and documents produced by the committee will be made available to the Secretary of State. This resolution aims to formalize the process of recognizing the bravery and service of law enforcement personnel in Alabama.