As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
(1) ATTACK. Any action or series of actions taken by an enemy of the United States resulting in substantial damage or injury to persons or property in this state whether through sabotage, bombs, missiles, shellfire or atomic, radiological, chemical, bacteriological or biological means or other weapons or methods.
(2) UNAVAILABLE. Absent from the place of session (other than on official business of the Legislature) or unable, for physical, mental or legal reasons, to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of a legislator, whether or not such absence or inability would give rise to a vacancy under existing constitutional or statutory provisions.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 3 - Emergency Interim Succession.
Section 29-3-2 - Declaration of Policy.
Section 29-3-4 - Designation of Successors to Legislators.
Section 29-3-5 - Status, Qualifications and Term of Successors.
Section 29-3-7 - Oath of Successors.
Section 29-3-8 - Duty of Successors to Keep Themselves Informed.
Section 29-3-9 - Governor May Change Place of Legislative Session.
Section 29-3-10 - Convening of Legislature in Event of Attack.
Section 29-3-11 - Assumption of Powers and Duties of Legislator by Successor.
Section 29-3-12 - Privileges, Immunities and Compensation of Emergency Interim Successors.
Section 29-3-13 - Quorum and Vote Requirements.
Section 29-3-14 - Expiration of Chapter; Extension or Restoration of Provisions Thereof.
Section 29-3-15 - Enabling Authority for Emergency Interim Successors to Local Offices.
Section 29-3-16 - Emergency Interim Successors for Officers of Political Subdivisions.