HR27 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonMike BallHoward SanderfordPhil WilliamsJim PattersonWayne Johnson

Session

First Special Session 2010

Title

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy urged to relocate National Solar Observatory headquarters to University of Alabama in Huntsville

Summary

HR27 is a House resolution that passed and urges the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy to relocate the National Solar Observatory headquarters to the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses support for moving the National Solar Observatory headquarters to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. It asks the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) to carry out the relocation. As a resolution, it communicates the Alabama House's position but does not in itself create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) would be urged to move the National Solar Observatory headquarters to the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
• The University of Alabama in Huntsville would potentially host the National Solar Observatory headquarters if the relocation occurs.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy to relocate the National Solar Observatory headquarters to the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
• The resolution reflects the Alabama House's intent to publicly support the relocation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative