in the fourth year after their election." As a result, representatives formally assume their positions on the day after Election Day in early November. Leadership The most powerful individual in the chamber is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by all 105 representatives. Other leadership positions include the Speaker pro tempore (also elected by the entire chamber) and the Majority Leader (elected by the majority party caucus). The minority party is headed by the Minority Leader, who is elected by the minority party caucus. Compensation Constitutional Amendment 57 provides the methods for setting legislative compensation. Since 2021, representatives earn $51,734 per year. Representatives are also allotted $85 per day for single overnight stays or $100 per day for multiple overnight stays in order to accommodate lodging needs. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives earns an additional $18,000 per year. No retirement benefits are available to representatives. Legislative process House bills are referred to their committees of jurisdiction by the Speaker. Bills can be introduced at any point in the legislative session. The Governor of Alabama has the authority to use a line-item veto on appropriations bills as long as they are returned to the legislature before its adjournment. In most circumstances, during the legislative session, the Governor has six days to consider vetoing legislation before it automatically becomes law. If session has concluded, the Governor has 10 days to consider legislation. Vetoes can be overturned by a majority vote in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature. Legislative staffing State representatives are given year-round personal staff at the Capitol, as well as some staff who are shared between members. Representatives for select counties are entitled to shared district office staff. All committees have paid clerical staff, while only some committees have additional professional staff. Committees Committee members and committee chairpersons are both assigned by the Speaker. There are currently 33 standing committees in the House. They are as follows: Agriculture and Forestry Baldwin County Legislation Boards, Agencies and Commissions Children and Senior Advocacy Commerce and Small Business Constitution, Campaigns and Elections County and Municipal Government Economic Development and Tourism Education Policy Ethics and Campaign Finance Financial Services Fiscal Responsibility Health Insurance Jefferson County Legislation Judiciary Lee County Legislation Limestone County Legislation Local Legislation Madison County Legislation Military and Veterans Affairs Mobile County Legislation Montgomery County Legislation Public Safety and Homeland Security Rules Shelby County Legislation State Government